Let’s face it – cleaning your pool isn’t nearly as fun as swimming in it. But you need to maintain your pool to enjoy clean and safe swimming water. Routine maintenance may also prevent frustration and minimize the need to make emergency runs to your local store for chemicals and other additives. Here are a few tips on the best way to clean a pool.
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Skim Off Leaves and Debris
Use a skimmer to collect debris that’s accumulated on and below the water surface. A long-handled skimmer will help you to scoop up any leaves, hair ties, twigs and bugs from your pool. It also helps to remove debris as often as possible before dirt sinks to the bottom of the pool and becomes difficult to remove.
Brush
You need to brush your pool to get rid of the dirt that has collected on the sides and bottom of your pool. Scrubbing the sides will also help to prevent algae build-up. When it comes to scrubbing, you don’t have to do it so often. A weekly scrub should suffice. Just watch out for any growths and go at them with a tough scrub brush to maintain a fresh and clean siding.
Vacuum
Vacuum your pool at least every week to keep the water clear and reduce the number of chemicals you need to add to the water. There are various types of pool vacuums. If you have a manual vacuum, work it back and forth all over the pool surface, slightly overlapping each stroke to ensure you cover the entire surface. Alternatively, you can invest in a high-quality robotic vacuum that allows you to sit back and relax as it cleans your pool.
Clean Skimmer
Be sure to keep your skimmer cleaned out at least every week. Removing debris allows your skimmer to be more effective at capturing dirt, debris, and other contaminants before they become saturated and float down to the surface of the pool.
Check Water Circulation
Your pool’s circulation system includes the pump, skimmer, filter, drains and pump strainer. The system ensures the water is properly filtered and that the chemicals you’ve put into the pool work effectively. Keep everything clean and in good condition and make sure the water is properly filtered by running the pump each day.
Check Filter
Filters play the critical role of screening out particles and debris from your pool water. Clean and maintain your filter according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Shock
For the best results, test your pool water every week or daily depending on use and add chemicals if necessary, according to manufacturer instructions. Shocking your pool cleanses the water of bacteria, algae, dirt and any other organic matter that may have entered your pool.
Bottom Line
Owning a pool comes with the responsibility of keeping it clean. The best way to clean a pool involves regular maintenance that includes cleaning, vacuuming and adding chemicals. Each task has a critical role to play in ensuring your pool is free from debris and contaminants.
