What Happens When You Don’t Clean Your Pool? 

With a hectic schedule, it is easy for household chores to fall by the wayside. Forgetting to sweep or dust is one thing but neglecting the needs of your pool or hot tub can be a hazard to your health and lead to major consequences for your water feature. 

Regular pool maintenance not only helps to keep users safe, but also saves money on repairs and improves functionality and aesthetics. If this is not enough to drive home the importance of regular pool cleaning, let’s take a look what happens when you do not clean your pool. 

The Bad, The Worse and The Ugly 

Your pool system is made up of liners, filters, chemicals, and sanitizers in order for your water feature to function properly, each of these elements need to be functional and in good condition. Failing to maintain even one of these areas can result in an ugly outdoor space, as well as murky water, slimy surfaces and maybe even skin irritations. 

Expensive Repairs & Replacements: A bit of floating debris on pool surfaces might not seem like a big deal but this debris will make its way into filters, straining your system, particularly your pool motor. Skimming surfaces can help to keep your motor running smoothly, cutting costs of repairs or replacements. 

Damage & Discolouration: Maintaining proper pool chemistry is key to crystal clean water. Failing to keep on top of chemicals and sanitizers can result in harmful bacteria and algae. Outdoor pool areas are ideal spaces for algae to take hold. Bright light and hot weather allow these tiny organisms to spread, turning water green. With the right knowledge, defeating these discolourations is as simple as restoring balance to water through sanitizers. 

Slips & Falls: Algae growing around the surrounding areas of a pool can create slippery surfaces around walls, stairs and even liners. Regular cleaning prevents film formation and prevents unnecessary falls. 

Health Risks: If a pool or hot tub is not properly maintained, it can quickly lead to recreational water illness or RWI. These RWIs can include diarrhea, ear infections, rashes and eye infections. If pH balance and chemical levels are maintained, illness is not a worry but if bacteria is allowed to take hold, one dive can lead to multiple health issues. In order to keep swimmers safe, call a Puddle Pool Expert today.