Easy Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Swimming Pool Sparkling Clean

Having a pool in your backyard is what dreams are made of! Whether you’ve got one because you’re a fitness enthusiast or you just love hosting barbecues and pool parties int h summer, a pool just makes life more exciting—and glamorous!

But it’s also a huge investment to make, and naturally, you don’t feel too happy about the though of splurging on hefty, unnecessary and completely avoidable repairs when you can just spend a small amount on upkeep and maintenance.

Relatable?

These tips will come in handy.

Protect The Pool’s Kidneys

The filters are the pool’s kidneys as it removes impurities from the water. These impurities may include debris, thick leaves, dirt, and other small objects. You’ll get the most out of your pool if you clean these filters at least once a week and get the pipes cleaned at least once a month.

This isn’t as difficult as it sounds. Just set your filter to ‘backwash’ and remove the leaf basket. Turn on your pump and allow it to run until you start seeing clear water again. Turning the filter on and off repeatedly might cause its mechanics to fail. A better strategy is to set it on a timer and run it for at least six hours every day.

Clean the Lint Pot Frequently

The hair and lint pot  collect any debris or dirt that escapes the skimmer basket. This pot is located inside the pump and needs to be cleaned at regular intervals. You might need to clean it more often if more people use the pool.

All you need to do is turn off the pump. This will release the pressure on the system. Reach out for the pump lid and open it. Here, you’ll find a small basket. Make sure the basket is clean at the pipes and is not broken or damaged. Even if a small stone gets through the basket, it’ll choke the entire system.

Monitor the Pool Structure

Most homeowners assume that they’re taking good care of the pool just by monitoring the water. But the structural of the pool matters just as much. Keep an eye out for weak walls. The sidewalls of the pools should neither be rusted, corroded, or cracked.

Cracks can appear anywhere around the perimeter of the pool, especially between the tile and the deck. If you notice any, we recommend caulking it with transparent silicon. This will prevent the water from migrating from under the deck to outside the pool through these cracks.

You also need to keep on checking the protective barriers that are installed to keep your children safe. These barriers also include alarms and gates. Make sure the gates are swinging away from the pool and that the latching mechanism is entirely functional.

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