How Can We Keep a Swimming Pool Clean

 

Keeping a swimming pool clean is not an easy task, especially in times of summer.To keep a swimming pool cover clean and safe to swim we have to resort to both chemical and physical means.

 

Covering your swimming pool with a swimming pool cover can also help you to keep your pool clean from debris and dirt up to a great extent.

Here are some ways to keep your swimming pool water clean and clear.

To keep your pool looking great, you’ll need to keep your water moving and properly filtered, keep debris and “dead spots” cleaned up, and balance your water chemistry.

Check Your Water & Balance Chemicals

Add pool chemicals to maintain your water balance. Here are the essential ranges to keep in mind.

pH: Keep your pool water to have a pH of around 7.5. 

Calcium hardness: Maintain about 200 – 400 ppm in a pool. 

Alkalinity: Aim for a total alkalinity of around 120 to 150 ppm. 

Chlorine: Keep the chlorine levels stable to ensure that your pool stays clean. 

Phosphates: Having too many phosphates in your pool can make algae growth more likely and makes it more difficult to maintain proper pool chemistry

Cleaning

Brush

Scrubbing the walls with a pool brush pool prevents algae, staining, and scaling.

Skim

Skimming the surface of the water with a net or leaf rake removes large debris. 

Vacuum

Vacuuming your pool is another essential part of removing debris that can reduce circulation and damage your pool. 

Circulation

Pool maintenance starts with pool circulation because if the pool water isn’t moving, pump isn’t pumping, or the  filter isn’t filtering.

Here’s how a pool works to keep your water clean and circulating:

• Run pool pump 8-12 hours per day

• Backwash or clean filter if pressure is above 10-15 psi

• Clean the skimmer & pump basket

• Keep jets facing circular and downward