When you think of the perfect pool, you imagine clear water with white pool tiles and an elegant outdoor landscape. But reality can be very different—if your pool is surrounded by foliage, it won’t take long for it to be filled with dead leaves.

The fallen leaves coupled with debris on your pool can also lead to the accumulation of water algae. If you want to bring your pool back to its glory, you’ll be looking to remove the leaves as soon as possible. Here are some ways you can clean the pool this fall:

Use Built-In Pool Skimmers

Skimmers are an integral part of your swimming pool. They’re underrated devices that can clean your pool automatically. If you want your pool to stay clean, it’s better to install more skimmers.

However, only installing skimmers isn’t enough. You need to install and strive to maintain them to ensure they work at their maximum efficiency. You’ll have to frequently clean the skimmers to prevent blockage and increase the suction.

For the skimmers to work at their maximum capacity, you’d want the water level to be just right. If the water’s too low, the skimmers will be sucking air, and if it’s too high, they won’t be able to pull the leaves from the top.

Don’t Forget To Use Leaf Removal Tools

If you’ve neglected pool maintenance for far too long, it’s possible that your pool can have more leaves than water itself. You can’t clean your skimmers or use a hand net every five to ten minutes. You need to deal with the leaf problem once and for all. An overload of fallen leaves can clog the vacuum at the bottom of the pool. You can use a leaf gulper that will catch leaves on the pool floor and remove the blockage from your vacuum.

We also recommend that you hire professional pool designers who can build a cover for your pool. You can cover your pool in the autumn season and prevent leaves from reaching the pool. In short, with this cover, you’d be catching the leaves before they even make it to the pool. Genius, right?

A Hand Net Can Come in Handy

If the leaves are blocking your skimmers, it’s better to remove them with the help of a net. The hand net, also known as a leaf rake, can be used to pick up leaves floating in the pool water. If you’ve got a leaf rake with a long rod, you can not only clear the surface but can also remove the leaves that have fallen to the bottom of the pool floor.

Get Your Pool Renovated and Redesigned In Sterling

Are you tired of clearing out the fallen leaves from your pool every day? It’s time for you to renovate and redesign your outdoor living landscape to ensure fallen leaves don’t reach your pool. If you’re looking for expert pool designers, Perfect Pools can help you. We can revamp the look of your backyard and turn it into a mini-resort for you.

Contact us today for more details.