Pool Cleaning & Maintenance
Tips from Real-Estate-Agents.com
reprinted courtesy of ServiceMagic.com
Keep your pool
clean and enjoy the rewards of diving into the cool water this
summer.
Keeping your pool clean and sanitary with regular maintenance is a priority during the summer, and so is giving your pool a major cleanup at the end of the season. Plan to spend four to eight hours a week on routine pool maintenance. Basic maintenance equipment includes a vacuum cleaner, brushes, leaf skimmer and water test kit. You will also need to add sanitizing chemicals. If you prefer, you can also hire a professional pool maintenance company.
During the swimming season, maintain your pool on a daily basis:
- Check filter pressure.
- Clean filter if the water is not clear.
- Remove debris from strainer basket.
Weekly maintenance:
- Use a nylon brush to clean tile and walls of pool.
- A stainless steel brush should be used to loosen algae on concrete walls.
- Check walls or vinyl liner for cracks or tears, and repair with an appropriate kit for your pool.
- Test the water, and add recommended chemicals.
- Hose off the deck but aim water away from the pool.
- Consider hiring a professional since pool maintenance can take anywhere between four and eight hours a week.
- Invest in a pool cover that will reduce evaporation, keep debris out of water and trap the heat.
-- Tips courtesy of ServiceMagic.com
