Here’s our guide on when to clean your swimming pool
So you have a swimming pool! Pools are great for staying fit and adding aesthetic value. But when did you get it cleaned last? And we don’t mean removing a few leaves from the surface, but actual deep-cleaning?
Cleaning your pool yourself is a mammoth task and that’s not what we’re asking you to do. Instead, engage with professional cleaning companies that know when to clean your pool and how to do it. The best way forward is to include pool cleaning as part of your annual maintenance contract. Deep cleaning at least twice a year is imperative while calling in the experts whenever your pool gets too out of hand is important.
If your pool gets too dirty there’s no way you can swim inside it and that’s not what you need during peak summer.
The importance of getting your pool cleaned
- Simply adding chlorine or other sanitizing chemicals to the water won’t do the trick. Chemicals do keep your pool clean, yes, but in the long run, they don’t take bugs out of the water or keep grime out of your pool floor or walls.
- Any place with stagnant water is prone to water-borne diseases. If you don’t take care of your pool and clean it regularly, there’s a high chance of it getting contaminated and affecting your health.
- A clean pool is beautiful, and don’t you want your pool to look aesthetic at all times?
Cleaning equipment you should know about
Now that you know when to clean your pool, the question is how? The answer is calling in a professional cleaner, but even then, you should be aware of the equipment they use. Having this equipment on hand will make it far easier to clean the swimming pool and do a swift and complete job. Before engaging a pool cleaner, always ask them what type of tools they use.
Here are some examples of the equipment professionals tend to use:
Telescopic pole
This is a pool essential. Your professional pool cleaner can attach useful cleaning tools at the end of the pole. This includes vacuum heads, brushes, skimmers, and more. It extends to over 16 feet, covering a wide area of your pool. It enables you to clean the walls and floors.
Skimmers
Skimmers are used very often in the pool, connected to telescopic poles to remove debris, twigs, stary bugs, or any other items that float on the pool’s surface. Your professional should have a durable skimmer to hold any form of debris that floats on the surface. While cleaners will do a better job, you can also buy a skimmer and do a cursory job on your own at least once a week.
Pool brush
The pool brush is essential for scrubbing the floors and walls, leaving it squeaky clean. You can add it to the telescopic pole and once again, clean your pool at least once a week. Your professional cleaner should use a durable and strong pool brush. Brushes that aren’t of good quality could quite easily break due to all the chemicals in the pool. Don’t forget to brush the pool ladders and corners as well, cleaning any algae, mold, and more. In case algae develop and stays, it would take a lot more than simple pool brushing to solve the problem.
Manual pool vacuum
Working as a regular vacuum would, you’d need to add a vacuum head to your telescopic pool. However, it’s not as easy to clean with as a skimmer or brush is. Your professional cleaner should have one of these and should do this at least once in a quarter or after a big thunderstorm.
If you want to do this on your own, a robotic pool cleaner would come in handy. An automatic pool cleaner comes in a small, portable unit that goes around your swimming pool and takes away debris while it does this. It might be more costly than regular cleaning options, however, it’s a long-term investment.
Other elements to take care of in and around your pool
While cleaning your pool is a major part of the whole exercise, the cleaner’s job isn’t done until other elements are spotless too. You need to make sure that they clean your deck and filter as well!
Pool deck
Your pool deck holds a lot of debris, leaves, bugs, and more, and simply sweeping it isn’t good enough for the long run. The cleaner will need to thoroughly disinfect and sanitize the deck often to keep it hygienic. Sometimes, the cleaning chemicals used within your pool evaporate on deck, attracting a plethora of bacteria and algae. If you don’t get your deck cleaned often, the surface could be slippery and could cause accidents. Your professional might use a standard pool deck cleaner or something more heavy-duty. To help you with this process, they should use a high-pressure nozzle.
Pool filter
To ensure that your pool remains clean despite skimming, brushing, and vacuuming, checking on your pool filter is a must. Your professional cleaner will know exactly how to clean your pool filter. This needs to be done regularly as it forms the basis of a clean and hygienic swimming pool.
What should you look for in a professional pool cleaner?
- They should always be licensed and should have experience in cleaning your type of pool. For example, you might have an infinity pool with a specific set of tiles, and your pool cleaner should be qualified to handle it.
- Make sure that your expert is insured so that you aren’t liable for any accidents that might occur while they are cleaning.
- Check the tools they have on hand as listed in this article. Ask them how they plan to use the tools.
- Question them on when to clean your pool and if they are willing to put this on the annual maintenance contract.
- Ensure that they have all the safety equipment and skills necessary to do the job.
Get your pool cleaned!
Now that you know why, how, and when to clean your pool, the next step is to reach out to a professional that can get this done. You don’t want to swim inside a dirty pool, filled with bugs, leaves, and other weird stuff! This guide also has a few tips that you can follow yourself, making regular pool cleaning an easier task.
Remember, the more regular the upkeep of your pool, the fewer the chances of contamination, bacteria, or water-borne diseases. To safeguard yourself and your family from external threats and take a dip inside your pool without any worries, you should include pool maintenance as part of your annual maintenance contract.
