Pool cleaning: Maintenance guide for beginners
Keep your pool clean all summer long with these maintenance tips.
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Pools are one of the best ways to get relief from the summer heat. But no one wants to take a dip in a dirty or murky pool.
Maintaining an in-ground or above ground pool doesn’t have to be a hassle. Whether you’re cleaning your pool yourself or hiring someone to do it, these easy upgrades will make taking a dip even more delightful.
Watch this video for 5 tips to easily maintain your pool this summer.
Easy pool maintenance
Algae can be one of the biggest annoyances in a backyard pool. If the water is untreated, algae can quickly flourish. Chlorine tablets help maintain the water quality, but they aren’t enough to fix the problem.
Pool chlorine is the standard solution, but it can be substituted with household bleach, as they both have the same active ingredient.
Water alkalinity and pH are also important to the water in your backyard pool, so keep an eye on the levels with regular testing and make adjustments as needed.
While the chemicals handle the microbes in the pool, here are some hands-free ways to manage the larger debris, like bugs and leaves. Ditch the handheld net for a surface skimmer to collect debris 24/7. For items that it doesn’t collect before they sink to the bottom, enlist the help of a robot pool vacuum.
Upgrading the pool pump can also make a huge difference to the water in your pool. It might be a costly upgrade, but it can make a noticeable difference in the long run.
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Pool filter sand alternative
Sand is the standard way to filter pool water. However, it’s heavy, hard to maintain and can sometimes make your water dirtier. Instead, opt for an easier and lighter filter ball alternative.
Watch this video for an easy alternative to pool sand.
A 3 pound bag of filter balls does the work of 100 pounds of filter sand. They’re easy, affordable, lightweight and go in your pool filter just like sand. Plus, they’re machine washable!
