I felt like I had won the lottery the first time we were able to buy a house which had an inground pool. However, I quickly learned that I knew nothing about pool care. Several years later, I know how to care for our pool year round thanks to advice and help from my local pool contractor. I wanted to start this blog so that I could help other first-time pool owners with what to watch out for regarding their swimming pool. From signs of water leakage to how to winterize your pool, my blog posts are aimed to be educational and informative for pool care newbies.
3 Ways To Prepare Your Pool For Summer
A swimming pool is an amazing investment for your family that pays off each summer when you and your loved ones get to enjoy all the pool time you can handle. Owning a swimming pool does, of course, come with some basic responsibilities and maintenance, especially at the end and beginning of each summer swim season. Here are a few handy tips to ensure your swimming pool is ready for summer:
Have Your Pool Professionally Cleaned
Cleaning your swimming pool yourself is tedious and time-consuming, and it's easy to overlook aspects of pool cleaning until it's too late. A professional pool cleaning company, on the other hand, will do the most thorough job possible without you having to lift a finger. You will have more peace of mind letting your kids and other family members or friends play and swim in the pool when you know how clean it truly is.
Professional pool cleaning services don't just scoop away dead leaves and debris. They will also clean everything from brushes, drains, and filters to the actual walls and floors of your pool. Some services are even offered on a weekly or monthly basis so that you can enjoy a clean swimming pool all summer with zero hassle.
Add More Water as Needed
Many homeowners find that their pools lose water during the winter months simply due to normal evaporation cycles. Adding fresh water to your preferred level should ideally be done after the pool and filter are cleaned but before you adjust the pool chemicals. That way, you're not adding clean water that will just end up dirty due to a dirty pool, but you also aren't having to adjust the pool chemicals twice.
Adjust Your Pool Chemicals
Depending on the type of swimming pool you have, it most likely relies on chlorine or other chemicals to function properly. At the beginning of the season, it's important to test these pool chemicals to make sure they're at safe, manufacturer-recommended levels. The easiest and most accurate way to do this is to have your pool cleaning company or local pool store do it for you, which is often a free or very affordable service. Then you can simply adjust the pool chemicals as needed once you have an accurate reading.
By following these tips, you and your family will soon be able to enjoy time splashing in your pool all summer. Reach out to a pool cleaning service to learn more.