Inground pool care is both a lengthy and rewarding task. Proper pool care is one of the most valuable rules to follow, regardless of whether you drain your pool each winter or you maintain it year round. Important supplies to keep on hand would be a net or vacuum for removing debris, a balance testing kit, and your choice of pool sanitizers. Here are a few pool care tips to get you started.
It’s important to understand that your pump is not always the most effective solution when removing larger pieces of debris from your pool. While it may remove some, it’s imperative you continuously check and empty out the filter so that it does not burn out. You will want to have a net with a pole, or a vacuum cleaner with a hose that will reach to all corners of your pool for removing this larger debris. When vacuuming, completely submerge the vacuum head and hose into the pool and allow the air pockets to come to the surface. If the hose sinks, then most of the air is out and it’s ready to be used.
Between cleanings and summer pool care, you should ensure your water is completely balanced. You are able to purchase a balance testing kit from your local pool supply store that will provide you will strips that you will simply dip in your pool water to test. When balancing your pool, you care check for calcium harness, pH, alkalinity, stabilizers and dissolved solids. When your pool is balanced, your cleaning agents work more efficiently. If your water is cloudy, you may first want to check your filters to see whether or not they are functioning correctly. If they are, then check the amount of sanitizer you are using, and consider increasing your use but not to exceed the maximum amount. Be sure to never mix chemicals, and most importantly, enjoy your hard work!
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