Osoyoos Pool Cleaning Service

Pool Care: Avoid a DIY Disaster 

Every year, pool owners try to take pool cleaning and maintenance into their own hands only to end up with subpar results and even damage. Simple treatments like shocking the pool when you start to notice cloudiness or discolouration might create a superficial improvement but this isn’t enough to create a sanitary swim space. Getting the best results for your swimming pool means breaking the process down into multiple steps, each of which address a different aspect of your swim space. 

Water Treatments: Balanced pool water is the key to maintaining a sanitary swim space but this is easier said than done. A basic testing kit might give you a bit of insight into obvious elements like sanitizer levels but they often overlook other important factors like chlorine levels, pH levels, total alkalinity and calcium. Maintaining clean water is not only about appearances, it helps to keep swimmers safe and prevents algae growth, bacteria and contaminants. 

Debris Removal: Your pool is constantly at the mercy of the elements and debris is a major side effect. Lighter items will float along water surfaces and can be removed with a basic skimmer rod, skimmer baskets can be emptied by hand and sucking up debris from the bottom of the pool requires a manual pool vacuum. Standard robotic pool vacuums are great for improving visuals but they aren’t designed to reach into tight corners, leaving pockets of bacteria and debris behind in corners or around steps. 

Keep An Eye On Filters: When it comes to pool care the areas that you can see often get the most attention but there is so much more going on behind the scenes. Try as you might, it is impossible to scoop out or suck up every last piece of debris inside your pool water. Filters are left to trap and hold all of the bits and pieces left behind. Without regular cleaners, these filters will become clogged up over time, making it difficult for water to flow through. A cartridge filter should be removed and cleaned every 3-4 months while a sand filter should be emptied and have sand replaced every 3-5 years. 

Monitor Circulation Systems: The higher the resistance, the harder that your pool pump has to work to circulate water. This means added wear and tear on equipment and components. Over time any additional strain will reduce the lifespan of these expensive tools causing them to burn out early, leading to premature repairs and/or replacements. 

Seasonal Pool Care: As tough as it might be to keep up with the needs of a swim space throughout the spring and summer months, a seasonal change is a whole new ballgame! Opening up in spring requires a deep clean of structures and proper balancing of pool water. An improper opening can mean missing out on the first warm days of spring and is a serious health risk to anyone that steps inside. Proper pool closings protect your water systems from winter weather, avoiding damage and paving the way for an easier opening in spring.