Innisfil Residential Pool Services

Keeping Up With Pool Care At Home

For many pool owners, maintenance means a quick trip to a supply store and an application of pool chemicals. Managing sanitizers or taking a minute to shock your pool can provide a quick visual improvement but that does not necessarily mean that it is clean. The best results for any pool care program comes in the form of a multi-step approach that involves looking into everything from water chemistry to the systems that keep it flowing!

Pool Surfaces: Some properties are more prone to environmental issues than others. If your pool is surrounded by a lot of greenery, it is more at risk of pollen and phosphates, as well as debris. A strong wind can unleash a blanket of leaves, needles, seed pods, twigs and more onto your water surfaces. These will clutter up water surfaces but it will also lead to algae growth and residue, both inside and around your pool. Residue or algae can make pool stairs, floors and walls slippery, as well as the concrete surrounding them. In order to create a safe space for swimmers, it is important to ensure that all areas are cleaned regularly.

Water Balance & Levels: Anyone can grab a testing kit and checkup on a chlorine level but maintaining sanitary pool water means keeping an eye on a wide range of chemical levels. All chemicals and sanitizers work in tandem to achieve great results, such as pH levels, total alkalinity and more. In addition to caring for water balance, it is important to keep an eye on the water level, as well. Cold snaps or high heats can have an obvious impact on how high your water level is. If levels drop, you might experience gurgling sounds when there is water circulating through your system.

Filters & Circulation Systems: When you want to keep your pool cleaner, for longer periods, it is important to consider how sanitizers are being transported throughout your water system. Floating debris will quickly clog up skimmer baskets or pool filters, preventing them from working properly. When filtration systems are strained, they force motors and pumps to work harder, reducing their lifespan and leading to expensive repairs and replacements.

Inspecting Structures: A big part of pool maintenance is keeping an eye on the condition of structures, themselves. Small tears in liners can often go undetected for long periods, allowing them to grow and spread. While a small tear can be repaired, a larger one might mean a full replacement. A trained eye can spot small issues, as well as providing tips and tricks to remedy anything that might come up.