Providing Your Pool With Proper Maintenance
From hosting weekend parties to relaxing in the water during those hot afternoons, swimming pools become a place for many to enjoy. While these elements are major reasons to invest in a pool, an area of pool ownership that is usually overlooked involves upkeep & maintenance. If your pool is not routinely looked after properly, your backyard oasis can become a breeding ground for algae, dirty water, and overall unappealing space.
Below, we’ve listed 3 maintenance tips to remember for those first-time pool openers or long-term owners-from a reliable pool maintenance service.
Pool Skimming and Washing
Skimming leaves and debris off the top of your pool’s water is important to keep your surface clean. Another thing to consider is the bottom of your pool as well. If left unchecked, dirt and other foreign objects can build up along the walls and bottom of a pool causing the growth of algae and bacteria. The hardscaping around your pool should also be power washed to rid any embedded dirt or debris from your surface.
Maintain Consistent Water and Chemical Levels
Pools require a delicate balance of chlorine in the water. To remain clean and safe for the swimmers, a pool water pH level should reach between 7.4 to 7.7. An improper high balance of this level can cause irritation to the skin & eyes, while a low balance can provide bacteria a place to grow and build up. In order to determine the right levels, it’s recommended to purchase testing kits and test at least 4 hours after use.
Shock Your Pool
After a lot of use, the water in your pool contains a variety of bacteria and chemicals that small levels of chlorine cannot clean. The process of shocking a pool begins with increasing the amount of chlorine in your system by 3 to 5x. After the chlorine runs through your system, you can return the levels back to normal (but avoid swimming up to 24 hours after the shock). This is recommended at least two to three times a season.
If you are looking for a professional pool maintenance service in West Hollywood, CA, you should call JFS Pool Maintenance West Hollywood today. You can reach us at (323) 330-4584 for more information. Our team looks forward to servicing you and your pool.