Brantford Residential Pool Services

Pool Care at Home: Building Routine That Works 

Pool maintenance is not a one-and-done process but is an ever-changing process that will shift over the course of the swim season and the rest of the year. Even if you create a pool program that works in spring, that doesn’t mean that it will last through the summer and into the first days of fall. In fact, dialling in your treatment plan can take days or even weeks and during that time you are missing out on using your swim space. 

Water Chemistry: Shocking the pool is not enough to keep water clean. This type of treatment can help to clear away a bit of cloudiness but that is only a superficial result. Maintaining a sanitary swim space means balancing chlorine levels, along with pH levels, total alkalinity and calcium. 

Ditching Debris: Something as simple as a high wind can quickly lead to debris raining down on your pool surfaces. Lighter items will float along water surfaces while heavier ones will sink to the bottom of the pool. If not removed in a timely manner floating items will rot and break apart while sunken items will rot and leave permanent staining behind on vinyl liners. Sunken items need to be removed with manual pool vacuums while floating items can be scooped out with a skimmer and emptied out of skimmer baskets. 

Clean Your Filters: The filtration system is the unsung hero of any swim space. It is easy to get caught up caring for water conditions but if you don’t clean the filter you will be dealing with a headache and in no time at all. A pool filter is used to trap and hold small bits of debris, taking it out of rotation while letting filtered water pass through. Over time, pool filters will become clogged up with unwanted items. Clogs and blockages make it difficult for water to pass through so it will take more energy to circulate. More energy means higher utility bills but it also means strain on your internal water systems. If your filter is full, your pool pump is struggling and will eventually burn out, leading to the need for expensive repairs and replacements. A cartridge filter should be cleaned every 3-4 months and sand filters should be cleaned out every 3-5 years. 

Seasonal Care: The needs of a swimming pool will change with the seasons and so should your care routine. What you do in the fall will have a direct impact on your swimming pool in spring and vice versa. Something as simple as forgetting to drop the water level in your pool to protect against cold weather can lead to damaged equipment and even burst pipes. Making the most out of the swim season is as simple as calling a local Puddle technician to book your pool opening or closing.