Your swimming pool is a central part of your home’s outdoor oasis, and pool cleaning is an essential part of pool ownership. Here are some pool cleaning basics that you should understand and incorporate into your pool cleaning routine.
The 3 C’s of Pool Care –
There are three important facets of pool cleaning, known as the 3 C’s –
- Circulation
- Cleaning
- Chemistry
Circulation
Moving water is cleaner and safer. Properly maintained pools have a pool pump that circulates through a filtration system and back into the pool.
We recommend variable speed pool pumps which save you money through precise speed controls and energy efficiency. They are also the quietest pumps on the market, so you will not be disturbed by a loud pump as you circulate your water.
Cleaning
The next step is pool cleaning. This includes scrubbing the walls with a pool brush, which prevents algae, staining, and scaling. Also, skimming the surface with a net or leaf rake to remove large debris. Last but not least, vacuum to remove additional debris that can reduce circulation and damage your pool. These steps should be done at least weekly.
Chemistry
Chemistry is a huge factor to keeping you pool clean. Once a week you should test your water and add chemicals as needed to balance the water. Chemical tests should be done for:
- pH
- Calcium hardness
- Alkalinity
- Chlorine
- Phosphates
Most pool service companies have different packages or levels of service available at different price points, and you can evaluate the options to decide what is right for you. In many cases, the company will come to your home and evaluate your pool – including the size, system, and equipment. This allows them to give you a more detailed estimate.
We recommend periodically shocking your pool. “Shocking your pool” is to overload the water with sanitizer to kill off additional bacteria or contaminants.
Professional Pool Cleaning in Naples
Keeping up with everything necessary to keep your pool clean can be a daunting task. Luckily, working with a professional pool cleaning company will help you ensure that your pool is always clean and ready to enjoy.
If you are in Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Isle of Capri, or Estero, Florida – Edgewater Pools is the top pool cleaning company for you. Contact us online or give us a call to learn more about our custom monthly pool service plans available.
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