Maintenance

Basic Pool Cleaning Tips

It is necessary to clean and maintain your pool on a regular basis. Routine maintenance on your pool requires minimal effort if it is done regularly.

The steps to cleaning a pool include the following:

Skim the surface of the pool water with a net attached to a tele-pole. Brush the pool walls to move any dirt and debris toward the main drain. Empty the skimmer baskets. Empty the cleaner catch bag. Vacuum the pool Turn on the equipment. Connect the vacuum head and hose to the tele-pole. Once the hose is activated, vacuum the floor of the pool slowly. Empty the pump basket (turn off the equipment). To clean the pump basket correctly, please refer to the product manufacturer's guidelines. Check the filter gauge Clean the filter if the gauge is 10 pounds above normal. To clean the filter correctly, please refer to the product manufacturer's detailed guidelines. Check the chemicals Using a test-kit, check the chlorine, ph, alkalinity, calcium levels and salt content (if you have a salt generator).