Summer means time to get back to the great outdoors with backyard cookouts and entertaining. If you own a swimming pool, it also means creating fun backyard memories with friends and family in the water.
Following a few essentials of pool maintenance can help ensure a more enjoyable swimming and backyard entertaining season. Consider the following tips from Puyallup pool care company Aqua Rec's Pools and Spas:
Make waves. Constant water movement helps prevent bacteria and algae from growing and ensures that the pool sanitizer is evenly distributed throughout the entire pool. Circulating pool water during the day for at least 12 hours helps the filter catch debris.
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Check that filter. Backwash filters periodically and chemically clean filters a minimum of twice a season.
Scrub-a-dub. Brush and vacuum pool walls once a week, even if you use an automatic pool cleaner or hire a service.
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Test the waters. Every pool needs to be tested for the correct pH and sanitizer levels every week. Have a thorough water analysis done every month by bringing in a sample of pool water to your local pool care expert for complimentary testing and a prescription for sparkling water.
Keep that water treatment going. The right water treatment plan will both maintain pool equipment and keep the water inviting. For instance, the SilkGuard Technology in BioGuard's Silk sanitizer line helps prevent corrosion and metal staining, protecting pool equipment and investment for longer life.
BioGuard products and more are available at Aqua Rec's, located at 14019 Meridian Street East in Puyallup, 253-770-9447. For more information, visit aquarec.com.