Essential Pool Maintenance Tips for Homeowners

It’s the time of year when we’ll be making the most of our swimming pools. As a pool owner it is essential to keep on top of regular pool maintenance to ensure the longevity and safety of your pool.

There’s a lot of steps you can take when maintaining your pool, here are some of the simplest and most essential checks you should make to keep your pool clean and safe this season!

Check the water level

Every pool is different and will have its own optimal water level, keeping the water at this level is important to ensure that your chemicals, filter and pump work as they should. Although the water level is unlikely to change overnight, it is important to check it regularly to ensure a fully working pool.

Check the pool filter

The pool filter is perhaps one of the most important aspects of your pool. It’s something that we don’t often think about however keeping it working effectively is essential.

It is advisable to check your pool filter weekly to prevent problems from arising. Check for clogs and skim your pool for leaves each week to keep your filter working at its best!

Check your chemical levels

Having the right chemical levels is essential to keeping your pool safe and clean.

• Check the chlorine level – Chlorine residual should be between 1.0 and 1.5 ppm
• Check your PH level – An optimum PH balance should be between 7.2 and 7.8.
• Check the Pool Alkanity

Keeping your chemicals at the right levels will help to prevent a lot of common pool problems including corrosion, algae & harmful bacteria.

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