Keep your pool crystal clear by staying on top of cleaning and these key maintenance tasks.
you’re free to also get sick after coming into contact with or inhaling chemicals in the water.
Check below for how often to perform thesecommon pool cleaningand maintenance tasks.
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Avoid makeshift equipment for pool cleaning and maintenance.
Pool supply stores have all the equipment necessary to keep in-ground and above-ground pools clean and the water safe.
Part of maintaining a pool is topping up the chemicals, like chlorine, bromine, or cyanuric acid.
Keep pool chemicals out of reach of kids or pets and always use these chemicals in well-ventilated spaces.
When handling pool chemicals, use protective equipmentmasks, eye protection, and gloves.
Inspect the filtration system and pool equipment to ensure everything is functioning properly.
After this initial check, you’ve got the option to proceed to clean the pool.
About once a week, or as needed, the pump basket should be cleaned out.
The exact process varies, depending on the key in of filtration system and pump.
Typically, you’ll need to remove the pump lid to enter the pump basket.
Lift the basket out of the pump and then empty the debris.
Continue until all visible debris has been collected from the bottom of the pool.
To do this, turn off the filter system and then connect the backwash hose to the waste port.
After backwashing, turn the filter off and switch the multiport valve setting to Rinse.
Turn the filter back on and let it run for about a minute.
Once a week or after a large gathering, use apool water test kitto test the current water chemistry.
Common pool chemicals include chlorine, bromine, and cyanuric acid.
double-check thepool coveris in place and that the pool systems are running properly.
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