Owning a pool is a lot more work than you might think. Constant maintenance is required to keep your pool clean and safe for use. The problem that many pool owners run into is doing maintenance incorrectly, leading to pool damage that either results in costly repairs or creates health and safety issues for them. Don’t let poor maintenance break the bank or cut into your swimming time.
Use the Right Brushes for the Job
If you’re regularly skimming, vacuuming, and shocking your pool, you shouldn’t have too much buildup anywhere on the sides. Some materials, like concrete, can hold up against harsher brushes you might have around the house. Other materials, like vinyl, may not. Make sure you’re using brushes and other materials that are designed for your pool instead of scraping off parts of your pool and having to deal with repairs.
Be Diligent About Pool Chemistry
Balanced water is safe water. However, you’re also dealing with chemistry and math, and that’s not everyone’s strong suit. If you’re putting too few chemicals in there, you can easily be paving the way for algae growth or bacterial growth. If you’re putting too many chemicals in there, you’re creating a hazardous space to swim in and potentially eating away at various elements of your pool. If you’re not sure how to balance your water or shock it, leave it to the professionals.
Don’t Try to Drain Your Pool to Reach Certain Spots
Imagine that you have a large chunk of the side of your pool that’s dirty. You might think to yourself that the best way to reach it is to just drain the pool to that point, refill it, and then go about your day. This can be disastrous! Draining a pool can cause damage to your pool (often popping out the pool shell), and can cause damage to your pool equipment if it’s struggling to take in water that isn’t there. You can generally clean things with a scrubber that features a long stick if you’re having trouble reaching spots normally.
DIY Troubleshooting Is Never Recommended
Can you hop online and find a YouTube video on how to fix your pool equipment? Yes. Should you? No. Pool equipment that is malfunctioning and leading to a dirty pool can be caused by any number of underlying problems. If you don’t know what you’re doing or what you’re trying to fix, you can do more harm than good. Get it professionally inspected to avoid costly damage.
Cleaning a pool can be tricky, and the potential for damage is high. If your pool is a bit on the dirty side right now, read this before you start making any headway toward getting your pool cleaner. If you have concerns or require pool cleaning services, contact West Meade Pools in Nashville, TN.