Pool Cleaning

Your pool water is sparkling blue, but for how long? Time will come that you need to roll up your sleeve, get wet, and clean all the nasty stuff floating on your water. And probably, you are wondering how. So. the experts from Pool Builders of Bradenton compiled the ultimate pool cleaning and pool maintenance guide for every pool owner. Grab your pen and paper and take note of number 1.

• • Prepare your cleaning tools. No one can win a battle without a weapon therefore it’s a must for you to prepare your cleaning tools ahead of the big day. Here’s an insider tip: get yourself a telescopic pole first. Why? Because almost all pool cleaning accessories need to be attached to one. To get rid of the fallen leaves, you may attach a leaf net or skimmer. If you don’t have an automatic pool cleaner, a good alternative is a vacuum head and hose. It’s an innovative and budget-friendly way to clean your pool. You should also consider getting yourself a pool brush for the linings and tiles. There are a lot more tools that you can use but the ones we mentioned are the staple. After preparing all the important tools, let’s proceed to number 2.

• Skim off debris. Prevent fallen leaves and debris sink to the bottom of your pool and clog your filtration system by skimming them off on a regular basis. To do this, you can use a leaf skimmer or net. Do the routine depending on the rate of accumulation of debris. But doing this on a daily basis is likely recommended. If things get out of hand you can trim the trees and plants around your pool or you may hire a pool company to get the job done for you.

• Scrub your pool walls. It’s normal for algae and other debris to form sediments on your pool walls. It’s not safe and not very pleasing to see. To solve this, our team of pool experts recommends a weekly brushing of your pool wall. This is to prevent algal build-up. 

• Keep your pump pumpin’. The pump is the heart of your filtration system. It’s responsible for circulating the water through the filtration cycle. Experts recommend to run your pump for 2-3 hours or long enough every day to make sure your pool water is properly filtered.

• Clean your Filters. As you may have known, your filtration system is your pool’s workhouse. That is why it is necessary to regularly clean all its components to ensure the best water quality. Today, the three most popular types of filters in the market are cartridge, sand, and diatomaceous earth (DE), with each requiring specific cleaning procedures. For example, sand and DE filters need to be back washed a few times a year as needed or when the filter gauge reads 8-10 psi higher than usual. While cartridge filters need to be cleaned only once every two to six weeks using a gentle detergent or dishwashing soap.

• Use pool chemicals. Have your pool water tested for its chemical levels regularly. This step can be quite puzzling since you need to deal with chemical compounds that aren’t even taught in 5th-grade chemistry. So, if you wanna DIY your pool cleaning, ask your pool construction company for assistance or seek a professional step-by-step procedure on this. Why should you add chemicals? Well, chemicals such as disinfectants and sanitizers are added to the pool to control the growth of algae and bacteria in the water. It also helps in cleaning your pool water of any urine, perspiration, and other organic dirt and debris.