New Pool Owner Care Guide

New pool owners should get acquainted with how their pool works and what they need to do to keep it in excellent condition.

Every pool requires regular and adequate care. Unfortunately, poor maintenance can result in poor water quality and damaged equipment. After some time, the water can even become unsafe.

New pool owners should get acquainted with how their pool works and what they need to do to keep it in excellent condition. This guide explains the basic concepts and offers maintenance tips.

The three Cs of pool maintenance

There are three basic concepts for pool maintenance: cleaning, circulation, and chemistry.

Cleaning

All pools are bound to get dirty at one point, depending on the frequency of use, chemistry, surroundings, etc. The essential tools pool owners will need for maintenance are a net skimmer, a pool vacuum, and a brush.

Net skimmers allow pool owners to remove leaves, debris, and small items from the pool’s surface. Most skimmers look like nets attached to adjustable telescopic tubes and come in a wide range of materials. Always choose high-quality skimmers because they’ll last longer.

Pool vacuums clean the pool’s bottom, walls, and steps. They remove debris, hair, algae, and anything else that can compromise the pool’s appearance and safety.

There are two primary types of pool vacuums: manual and automatic, and both have their advantages and drawbacks. The choice depends on the pool’s size, surroundings, and the owner’s preferences. Many pool owners don’t have enough time to clean the pool thoroughly, so they find automatic vacuums more useful.

Owners can also use brushes to scrub the pool’s bottom, steps, and walls. Regular brushing prevents algae and scale buildup and staining. It also helps disperse the chemicals added to the pool water.

Circulation

Water circulation is vital to ensure the pool is visually appealing and safe. Pools with good air circulation usually don’t have algae growth, stains, or scaling issues. Keeping the pool pump and filter running daily enhances water circulation and ensures the water is clean and safe.

Another critical part of promoting proper circulation is regularly backwashing filters. Backwashing involves reversing the water flow through the filter to push the dirty water and debris to the waste port.

Chemistry

Many new pool owners are intimidated by pool chemistry. It can be tricky to determine what chemicals to use, how often to use them, and the volume. However, basic pool chemistry isn’t that complicated.

Before even adding the chemicals, pool owners must test the water to understand what’s in it and how to balance it. Then, they can add chemicals once they learn the pH, sanitizer, and alkalinity levels.

Keep the pool spotless

Getting a new pool is exciting, but it will also require a bit of work to keep it safe and clean. If pool maintenance seems overwhelming, pool owners should reach out to professionals. Pool cleaning companies have vast experience and knowledge and can ensure the pool is spotless.

Dog Days Pool Service is a pool service company serving Clearwater, Safety Harbor, and all surrounding areas. We offer pool cleaning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and more. We would love to hear from you! (727) 791-6012