Basic Pool Maintenance Tips for All Pool Owners
If you own a pool, then it is essential that you are familiar with the basics of maintaining your pool. Proper pool maintenance can not only keep your utility bills low, but it can also ensure that your pool stays safe and clean throughout the seasons. Here are some pool maintenance basics that you’ll need to know in order to get started taking care of your pool:
Pools Have a pH Level
Whenever you step into a pool, you’re stepping into water that is loaded with chemicals and other agents. In order to have a hygienic pool that is safe for your skin, it is important to maintain a proper pH level of your pool. The pH level is, basically, an indication of how much acid is in the water. Too much acid may harm your skin and eyes. Too little acid may not be enough to rid the water of harmful bacteria.
Every pool owner should own a pH testing kit. To use this kit, simply dip a small canister about two feet deep into the water. Follow the instructions for mixing chemicals with the water (or using test strips, depending on your kit), and observer the color change of the water. The kit will include a key that will help you to determine what the different colors mean, which will indicate whether or not the water is safe to swim in.
Keep in mind that it is normal to have to adjust the chemicals that you put into the pool in response to the pH level reading. Often, new pool owners take time to experiment with different levels until they find the right fit for their climate and environmental conditions. However, it is important to keep in mind that if you “shock” the pool water by adding too much chlorine, the pool will be unsafe for you to swim in until the chlorine levels are reduced.
Winterize Your Pool
Living in Canada, you’ll have to be very familiar with winterization strategies. One of the best ways to winterize your pool is to drain it at the end of the season, and cover with a heavy tarp and chemicals. Then in the spring your pool in clean because of the winterizing chemicals that were put in as well as the tarp covering it to protect your liner.
Contact us today at www.eswimdepot.com/shop for more information about how you can maintain your pool in all seasons! At Eswim Depot we have everything you need to keep your pool running well, and all the deck accessories and pool accessories to make it really fun!