When the weather starts to warm up, nothing beats taking a refreshing dip in your backyard swimming pool. But keeping your pool clean and maintained all season long can be a challenge.
Fortunately, there are some easy hacks you can use to make sure your pool looks its best without having to put in a lot of extra effort or spending too much money.
Let’s look at the top 10 pool-cleaning hacks that will make your life easier!
1)) Use a Robotic Pool Cleaner
Investing in a robotic pool cleaner is one of the best ways to keep your pool sparkling clean with minimal effort.
Plug it in and let it do the work for you while you enjoy yourself!
2)) Check Your Filter Often
The key to keeping your pool clean and free of debris is making sure that your filter is in good working condition.
You should check your filter regularly and replace it if necessary.
3)) Skim Debris Daily
Skimming the surface of your swimming pool daily can help prevent algae build-up and other debris from settling into the bottom of the pool and becoming more difficult (and time-consuming) to remove later.
A pool skimmer net is relatively inexpensive and well worth the investment.
4)) Keep Chemicals Balanced
Maintaining proper chemical levels in your swimming pool is essential for keeping it clean and safe for everyone who uses it.
Monitor pH levels regularly and adjust as needed throughout the season for optimal performance.
5)) Use an Automatic Chlorinator
An automatic chlorinator can help ensure that chlorine levels stay balanced so that you don't have to worry about them fluctuating too often or getting too low or high at any point during the season.
6)) Brushing & Vacuuming Regularly
Brushing down walls, steps, ladders, and other surfaces with a brush every few days helps remove dirt, grime, bacteria, etc., while vacuuming helps get rid of any debris that has settled onto the bottom of the pool floor over time.
Doing this on a regular basis will keep your swimming area looking fresh all summer long.
7)) Shock Your Pool Every Week
Shock treatments are used to kill any bacteria or algae that might be growing in your swimming area before they become problematic or cause health issues for swimmers using it frequently throughout the hot months ahead.
It's best practice to shock treatment once per week when using an outdoor pool but follow directions on the packaging for the exact amount needed depending on the size of the swimming area.
8)) Run Pump All Day
Running pumps for around 12 hours, each day will help circulate water properly through filters so that no areas are left uncleaned or unbalanced chemically speaking.
9)) Use Algaecide Treatments
Algaecide treatments help prevent future growth by killing off any existing bacteria/algae that could clog up filters or cause harm when ingested by swimmers.
10)) Test Water Regularly
Testing water chemistry weekly (or even more often if possible) helps ensure that everything remains balanced exactly as intended, so you never have to worry about dangerous organisms growing in areas where people may come into contact with them.
Conclusion
Keeping your swimming area clean and safe doesn't have to be difficult or expensive, all it takes is some knowledge about what works best and some dedication.
With these 10 easy-to-follow tips, you'll have no problem maintaining crystal clear waters all summer long while also saving time, money, and energy doing so.
Whether you're vacationing at home this season or just want something fun to do with family/friends; these simple hacks will make sure everyone stays safe while having fun together!
