Best Practices for Maintaining Your Pool Year-Round

Swimming pool owners are aware of the many advantages that a pool provides, including convenience and comfort. On the other hand, a pool, like the rest of the home, must be properly cared for and maintained to always function optimally. 

Thus, if you have ever wondered whether you are taking the appropriate measures to maintain your pool, this article will present you with helpful tips for pool maintenance throughout the year.

Clean up the Debris on and around the Pool Cover 

Even if your pool is covered, debris might still get into it. Always inspect and clean the inside of the pool to eliminate any unwanted residue. If debris enters the pool, it may cause harm to the apparatus. You should also keep the cover clean so that when it comes time to remove it in the spring, no trash falls into the pool. 

Find and Repair Leaks

If the quantity of water lost from your swimming pool exceeds the amount that evaporates, you will be able to tell whether it is leaking. You’ll need a five-gallon bucket, duct tape, or a king-sized black marker.

If both levels have fallen while staying constant, it indicates that your pool is losing water via evaporation.

However, if the water level in the pool is lower than the level in the bucket, your pool is most likely leaking. If this is the case, you should seek the help of a pool leak repair professional.

Cycle the Heat Pumps and Heaters Regularly 

Regularly turning on your heat pumps and pool heaters is essential to maximizing their lifespan, even if it may seem like a tedious activity. Because they use so little power, solar pool heaters may be kept on all year. The water inside may become stagnant and a breeding ground for germs if these systems are kept off for a long time. Also, be sure to cycle your heat pump regularly, and if you can, flip it on its back once a year. Doing so guarantees that the system will keep functioning normally. 

Even if it’s just for a few hours, you should check your gas heater’s functionality many weeks before you plan to use it to make sure it’s in great operating order. 

Invest In a Good Pool Cover 

If you want to maintain your pool in excellent condition all year, buying a pool cover is a fantastic idea. It prevents debris, insects, and leaves from entering your pool, reducing the amount of cleaning necessary. Covering your pool is the best solution for retaining heat and reducing water evaporation. Having your swimming pool covered reduces the quantity of chemicals required to maintain the pool’s chemical balance within acceptable limits. 

Test the Water Chemistry 

Pool water chemistry must be checked regularly. This method includes monitoring the amounts of sanitizer (typically chlorine), pH, alkalinity, and calcium hardness. The occurrence of imbalances at these levels may result in uncomfortable swimming conditions as well as damage to the pool’s surfaces and equipment.

Use a Tennis Ball for Pool Maintenance 

Putting a tennis ball in your pool may seem unusual, but it may be a great way to help keep it clean. 

If you want to accomplish this, just drop a tennis ball in your pool and leave it there for a while. The tennis ball will absorb any oils that enter the water of your swimming pool because of its ability to do so.

Certain oils, like those contained in hair products, natural body oils, and suntan lotions, have the potential to end up in a pool. Instead of enabling the tennis ball to absorb these oils, this method will allow it to do so, resulting in a much cleaner pool. 

Clean the Filter 

The next step in pool care is to clean the filter regularly. Even though you won’t have to clean the filter as often as you do the chemicals, it is still one of the most important things you can do to keep your pool in top shape and running smoothly. 

Clean the filter every three to six months, depending on the condition of your pool and the weather. It’s also a good idea to examine the filter after a particularly violent storm. When it comes to filters, excessive rain, and severe weather may require them to be cleaned sooner than normal. 

Scoop Leaves from the Pool 

When leaves sit at the bottom of your pool for a lengthy period, they degrade and leave a stain on the pool’s surface. If they are floating on the surface, you can simply scoop them out. Additionally, this will make it much easier to vacuum the pool afterward. 

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