Swimming Pool Cleaning Basics
Right now you’re probably thinking, why do I have to bother with scrubbing or cleaning my pool when I add chlorine or other sanitizing chemicals to the water? It’s a valid question, and we have an answer. Think of it this way. When you shower, you use shampoo and soap, which are cleaning agents. But does your tub stay clean indefinitely? Of course not. Shampoo and soap are meant to clean your body, not tile, porcelain, or fiberglass. After a while, you’ll start to see buildup and icky soap scum. And then, because your tub and shower walls stay wet much of the time, it’s possible that mold will start to grow in there. If you don’t clean your tub regularly, you’ll be trying to bathe in a swamp after a while. Chemicals won’t keep leaves and bugs out of your water, nor will they keep the walls and floor of your pool clean indefinitely. So no excuses. In addition to using chlorine or other chemicals to keep your pool clean, regular, thorough swimming pool cleaning is also absolutely necessary.
First, check your pool’s water chemical balance. It’s easier today to check pool chemistry thanks to readily available test strips and kits that tell you how chemically balanced your pool water is at that time. Check your pool chemistry once or twice a week during the summer and once every week or two in cooler months if you’re still using the pool. Avoid the mistake of simply adding more chlorine. Control pH properly and you will need and use much less chlorine.
Second, check the skimmers and filters. These are installed on the side of a pool. Its primary job is to skim the surface of the pool before debris and contaminants become saturated, heavy, and float down to the bottom of the water. The more effective your skimmer is, the more stuff it can skim off the surface of the pool water. There’s another area in your pool equipment that is meant to collect debris that has escaped past the skimmer basket. The filter needs clearing about every couple of weeks depending on how many people use the pool.
Lastly, never forget basic cleaning efforts. This one is all on you. At least once a week, you should brush your pool’s walls, steps, and floors to remove dirt and debris, and skim the water surface and pool floor to remove leaves and other items. You should also clean out the pump and skimmer baskets and use an automatic pool cleaner — or manually vacuum your pool — every week.
Keeping your pool immaculately clean is a sign of a healthy swimming oasis and will save you in the long run. However, not everyone has the time to do such, therefore, call on the professionals. [cn} is a reliable swimming pool cleaning provider in Fullerton, CA and the surrounding areas. Call us at (714) 907-4517 to inquire!