Charlotte homeowners need to understand the importance of weekly pool maintenance. In this article, we are going to talk more about taking care of your pool and keeping up proper maintenance.
Pool Maintenance and What You Should Know
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There are many joys to having a pool at your home, but you need to make sure you take care of your pool regularly or you are going to find yourself dealing with various pool issues. You may get a pool that is cloudy or even an alga filled green pool which is no fun at all. While these problems can be fixed, if you take proper care of your pool, you won’t have to deal with them at all.
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Weekly Activities for Pool Maintenance
#1 – Shock your pool by adding product as directed by your pool professional. If you had a heavy rainstorm, you may need to do additional shock in your pool. You may need more shock after a lot of people swim or during extremely hot weather.
#2 – Adding a maintenance dose of an algae preventer to keep algae at bay will help with weekly pool maintenance. Clarifiers and metal control products should be used along with this step. This will help you pool run better than if you were not using them at all.
#3 – Brush your pool walls and use a vacuum to clean the pool floors. Use a tile cleaner to clean the tile at the water line. You may want to get an automatic pool cleaner to use daily so you do not have to clean your pool by hand.
Keeping Your Pool In Good Condition
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While you may be focused on the benefits of having a pool, if you do not take care of your pool and make sure that your pool is kept clean, you may find yourself with a pool that is less than desirable. If you do not feel you can commit to the weekly and even daily tasks of pool maintenance, you may want to hire a pool company to take care of your pool.
You may look at a pool service as an extra expense, but the amount of money you would save from keeping your pool clean will help you offset the cost. If you do not enjoy cleaning the pool, it will take one of your dreaded items off the list and allow you to spend your time doing something that you enjoy.
The Importance of Pool Maintenance
Besides for algae and cloudy pool problems, if you do not keep up with your maintenance, you may experience breakdowns in your pool equipment, pool lining, etc. Make sure to pay attention to any early signs of trouble you may see when you are dealing with your pool. Checking to see if there are any leaks or cracks in the equipment on a regular basis can help overt a crisis.
If you need help with your pool maintenance, pool upgrades or anything related to pools, make sure to give us a call. We will be glad to help you.
