You may find your pool getting dirty as soon as it is cleaned. Keeping it clean does not have to be such a daunting task. While pools are made of different materials, they all share one common trait which is the need for regular maintenance. No matter how many times you call in the experts, you must do a few things to ensure that it remains clean between the visits. Here are few tips shared by a pool service company Mount Royal QC.
Skim for floating debris every few days with a handheld skimming basket. The basket is made of a bucket like net and a long handle. This is used to prevent debris from sinking to the bottom of your facility where it is hard to remove. You are also able to remove insects that may have fallen into the facility.
The floor of your facility should be vacuumed every two weeks to keep the water clean without use of too much chemicals. The wall should be scrubbed with a brush to hinder the formation of algae and calcium. If the facility is made of fiberglass, clean it with soft bristled brush to avoid scratching.
Every time the facility is drained off water, the owner should check the filter. Every sand and debris therein should be removed. If done about twice a month, the filter will always be in an optimal working condition. The manual shows how to clean the filter.
The heater may take years without the need for repair. However, you ought to check it every ninety days. Should you find any calcium deposits, consult a heater engineer to remove it or replace the tubes.
During the warm season, the level of water goes down due to the evaporation and through swimming activities. Check the water levels every week. It is also important that you refill the water should it go below the skimmer level.
You should also maintain the water PH level to keep it healthy. The PH scale runs between 0 and 14. An ideal PH should be between 7 and 7.8. You can use a PH test kit to measure it. If it is below 7, the water is acidic and needs alkaline solution and if above 8, it is alkaline and needs an acidic solution.
If you are in a region that temperatures fall below zero, you need to take precautions to prevent damage from freezing water. Freezing water expands and may crack the piping system. However, note that, you can remove water from the pipes by use of a compressor or nontoxic antifreeze specific for use in pools. The heater together with pump should be working.
Contaminants of the organic nature such as nitrogen and ammonia build up in a pool fast. These contaminants mix with chlorine in the facility and give a pungent smell in and around the facility. This odor is eliminated by use of super chlorinate to put chlorine at normal levels. Interestingly, adding more chlorine into the facility gets rid of the pungent smell. This is called shocking the pool. Do this once a week or once in two weeks. Consult the manual for instructions on the amount of chlorine to use.
Skim for floating debris every few days with a handheld skimming basket. The basket is made of a bucket like net and a long handle. This is used to prevent debris from sinking to the bottom of your facility where it is hard to remove. You are also able to remove insects that may have fallen into the facility.
The floor of your facility should be vacuumed every two weeks to keep the water clean without use of too much chemicals. The wall should be scrubbed with a brush to hinder the formation of algae and calcium. If the facility is made of fiberglass, clean it with soft bristled brush to avoid scratching.
Every time the facility is drained off water, the owner should check the filter. Every sand and debris therein should be removed. If done about twice a month, the filter will always be in an optimal working condition. The manual shows how to clean the filter.
The heater may take years without the need for repair. However, you ought to check it every ninety days. Should you find any calcium deposits, consult a heater engineer to remove it or replace the tubes.
During the warm season, the level of water goes down due to the evaporation and through swimming activities. Check the water levels every week. It is also important that you refill the water should it go below the skimmer level.
You should also maintain the water PH level to keep it healthy. The PH scale runs between 0 and 14. An ideal PH should be between 7 and 7.8. You can use a PH test kit to measure it. If it is below 7, the water is acidic and needs alkaline solution and if above 8, it is alkaline and needs an acidic solution.
If you are in a region that temperatures fall below zero, you need to take precautions to prevent damage from freezing water. Freezing water expands and may crack the piping system. However, note that, you can remove water from the pipes by use of a compressor or nontoxic antifreeze specific for use in pools. The heater together with pump should be working.
Contaminants of the organic nature such as nitrogen and ammonia build up in a pool fast. These contaminants mix with chlorine in the facility and give a pungent smell in and around the facility. This odor is eliminated by use of super chlorinate to put chlorine at normal levels. Interestingly, adding more chlorine into the facility gets rid of the pungent smell. This is called shocking the pool. Do this once a week or once in two weeks. Consult the manual for instructions on the amount of chlorine to use.
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