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Cleaning the pool is important to maintain the beauty and longevity of your pool. From removing dirt and debris from pool water to sucking up fine particles and dust from the bottom of the pool, there are many ways to clean your pool. However, many pool owners and professionals agree that one of the best ways to keep your pool clean is to keep the pool water clean. Why and how does it work? Let's find out.
First, let's explain why it is important to keep your pool water clean.
Why should I purify the water in my pool?
While water can be fun to play with, it can contain bacteria, pathogens, and other microorganisms that can harm both the pool and the people swimming in it. Things like dry leaves and twigs, as well as dead insects, can carry a variety of harmful germs that can decompose if they sink under the pool. Swimmers can also carry microorganisms through their bathing suits, which can affect the overall quality of your pool water and cause itchy skin with diarrhea.
Without proper care and maintenance, your pool water can also be a breeding ground for algae. Uncontrolled algae growth in pool water can cause everything from cloudy water to dark green water. Not only does this make the pool water less attractive, it can clog the filters and hoses and damage the pool pump.
The bottom line is that your pool water is exposed to different types of germs and there are many ways in which it can get into the pool. From wind-blown spores to being released by swimmers, your pool water can be a breeding ground for algae and harmful biological agents, which can cause everything from stained plaster of paris to disease. Belly. Keeping your pool water clean will make your pool a fun and safe place for you and your family.
After discussing the why, let's go over the how.
How do I clean the water in my pool?
Really how do you purify the water? These are some of the most common methods of cleaning your pool water. From basic cleaning to advanced pool cleaning, here are a few ways you can keep your pool water pristine and pristine.
1. Remove the water.
As we briefly explained above, the wind can throw different types of debris into the pool, which can sink and decompose when floating on the surface of the water. Here's how to clean them.
- Take a telescopic pole and attach a blade skimmer to it.
- Collect all floating debris and throw it in a bucket.
- Repeat the process until you have collected all of the floating debris.
You can clear the water from the edges of the pool and simply extend the telescopic pole for hard-to-reach areas. Remember to empty the collected debris if you feel the skimmer is getting heavy as you may lose control of the rod and the debris can fall back into the pool. Having a bucket handy can also help prevent any collected debris from returning to the pool.
2. Brush the pool.
Since the inner surface of the pool is the part of the pool that is in constant direct contact with the water, it is normal for you to keep it clean. You can brush the walls of the interior of the pool, as well as its bottom. You should also pay special attention to entry points like the pool steps. Find out how to do it.
- Using the same telescopic rod, remove the skimmer and attach a pool brush.
- Brush the pool walls in slow movements and in one direction.
- In the same slow motion, brush the pool steps by pushing the water in the same direction.
- Finally, brush the bottom of the pool in the same way.
When brushing your pool, be sure to only do this in one direction, preferably from the shallow end of the pool to the deep end. This prevents the water from being disturbed and prevents dust from being thrown into the water where it can take hours to settle.
3. Vacuum the pool.
When the dust settles, you can vacuum the bottom of the pool to remove debris that once stuck to the walls and entered the pool. Vacuuming the pool can also remove algae from the pool. Find out how to do it.
- Using the same telescopic rod, remove the brush from the pool to replace it with the vacuum head.
- Connect the suction hose to the suction head and the other end of the hose to the skimmer.
- Vacuum the bottom of the pool from the shallow end to the deep end of the pool.
Use the same slow but steady motion that you use to brush the inside of the pool while vacuuming the floor. This will keep dust and microorganisms on the floor so you can remove them in just a few steps. You are ready to exercise. So take the time to follow these steps when purifying your pool water.
4. Treat the water.
After you've removed the items that are making your pool water dirty, it's time to treat your water. This is achieved by adding chemicals, usually chlorine, to disinfect the water. This will kill any bacteria and pathogens left in the water, so you and your family can swim safely. Pool water treatment also helps maintain the balance of acidity and alkalinity in the water, making it more suitable for swimming, as water with high acidity alkalinity can reduce the effectiveness of chlorine. You will need a test kit or test strip to do this, but this is what you need to do to treat the water.
- Take a water sample by taking a cup and submerging it deep in the pool water. Slowly raise the beaker to collect the water sample.
- If you are using a test strip, dip the test strip in the cup and wait for it to react with the water. For test kits, use a pipette to take a water sample and place it in the kit. Wait for the liquid in the kit to react with the pool water.
- Check the packaging or instructions that come with the kit or strip and adjust the water accordingly.
Make sure the pool water pH is between 7.2 and 8.0 as this is the neutral pH. A neutral pH will not cause itchy skin, red eyes and discolored swimsuits. Poor water chemistry can also cause the water to become cloudy and even corrode pool equipment over time.
Routine chlorination kills bacteria and other microorganisms and keeps pool water clean. Follow the steps to package your selection of pool chlorine solutions before adding them to the pool. If you don't know what to do, you can take pool water samples and take them to your local pool shop and ask them to test them so they can suggest the type of pool chlorine mixture and the amount of chlorine needed. Better still, you can turn to pool professionals like the staff at Stanton Pools for professional pool water cleaning. They offer various services for your pool that guarantee professional quality results.
5. Invest in a pool cover.
Ultimately, it can be a good idea to add an extra layer of protection to keep your pool water clean. This can be achieved through the use of pool covers, which can be effective against spores, dirt and windborne debris, especially when the pool is not in use. This can minimize and even prevent a significant amount of harmful elements that can alter the chemistry of the pool water.
You can choose between different types of pool covers. Some are shown below.
- Manual pool cover.
- Automatic pool cover.
- Rolling bridge.
A manual pool cover is the type of pool cover that is often attached to the pool with hooks that are perfectly integrated into the cover and held together by ropes. It may take a little work, but the affordability of manual pool covers justifies the amount of work required. Automatic pool covers, on the other hand, use automatic machines that automatically move the cover to protect the pool water from the elements as well as from the above-mentioned pollution and debris. They can cost more, but they can cover the pool with the push of a button. Finally, we are seeing a growing number of pool owners installing overhead traveling cranes in their pools. They look like automatic pool covers, but give you extra space once the deck rolls over the pool water. It's best for pools with small spaces.
So there we have it. Some pool cleaning tips to keep your pool water clean and free of harmful microorganisms. Follow us for more pool tips and tricks. Swim well until then.
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Elaine Thomsan brings you this content.
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