You need to have regular care and attention when you have a pool in your property. The water has to be clean and safe for those getting in. You need to understand what to do and what not to do in terms of pool maintenance so that you can ensure that the health of the pool users is not compromised.
A common mistake
That many pool owners will make is not carrying out regular cleaning of the pool. Some of the essential tasks that come under this are skimming the surface of the pool so that any floating debris can be removed, brushing the walls and floor that build-up of algae can be removed and weekly vacuuming of the pool. If you don’t do these tasks on time, the water in the pool can turn cloudy and you will have a lot of algae growth. You can look for pool maintenance products that can make things easier for you such as an automatic pool cleaner. This way, you will need to spend less effort on maintenance. Proper water circulation is also important so that chemicals are distributed evenly throughout the pool. This is essential to prevent growth of algae. You have to run the pool pump for about 8 to 12 hours each day so that you can be assured that water circulation is done properly.
If you don’t circulate the water,
This will lead to stagnant water and this will make the pool favourable for algae and bacteria. The pump and filter have to be in good working condition. They need to be maintained so that there are no blockages. Sometimes pool owners can neglect regular testing of pool water. If you do this, you will not have any idea whether your pool water has the right chemical balance. Most of the time, people are used to testing the water when there are already issues. You need to test the water at least twice a week so that you can monitor pH balance, chlorine levels, calcium hardness and alkalinity of the pool. You can use a liquid test kit or test strips so that your readings are accurate. The pH level has to be maintained between 7.2 and 7.8 so that it can ensure sanitation and also be comfortable for the swimmers.
If the pH is too high or too low,
It will lead to irritation of the skin and eyes. The effectiveness of the chlorine will also not be ideal. If you go a period of time without checking the pH level or maintaining the right level, it can lead to scaling of pool surfaces and corrosion of equipment. Chlorine is important to keep the water in the pool clean so that it doesn’t harbour harmful bacteria. But if this is not used properly, there are many issues that can arise. If you use too little, the water can become cloudy and it can give rise to algae growth. If there is too much chlorine in the water, your eyes and skin can get irritated. You should not add chlorine directly to the water. You can use a chlorine feeder or a floater to ensure even distribution.
