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Keep your pool clear all summer!
6/16/2016 (Permalink)
Keep cool this summer in a clear, sparkling pool!
With another hot summer on horizon, I bet you’re thankful for that backyard pool! If you’re lucky enough to have your own pool, it’s important to keep up on cleaning and maintenance to keep it clear and clean all summer long.
Get on track with these tips from Jennifer Blair, Demand Media:
Maintain Chemical Levels.
Most importantly, keep the chlorine and pH levels in check. Chlorine keeps your pool clear by killing germs and bacteria that make their way into the water. pH determines how effective the chlorine is, so it’s important to find the perfect acid/base balance. You should test the water in your pool twice per week with water testing kits, such as Home Depot’s 5-Way Pool and Spa Test Kit or the Taylor Comprehensive Test Kit.
Administer Shock and Algaecide Weekly.
With proper chemical levels, weekly shock and algaecide treatments can help keep your pool extra sparkly. You can find these treatments at your local home improvement or pool supply store. Make sure to read the instructions regarding how much product to use based on the size of your pool!
Backwash.
Backwashing is the process of cleaning your pool’s filtration system. This is done by reversing the flow of water through the system. You should backwash your system whenever your pool starts to look cloudy or when the pressure gauge reading is 5-7 pounds per square inch above the normal reading (make sure to make note of what is “normal”).
Skim regularly.
With pools, it’s not just what’s on the inside that counts. What’s on the outside, or top, matters, too! Regularly (at least daily) skim the top of your pool to remove large debris, such as leaves and bugs, that make their way onto the water’s surface. Not only will it make your pool look more inviting, but it will avoid cloudiness from the breakdown of the debris.