5 Pool Care Tips for the Do-It-Yourself Pool Owner
Summer is almost here, and it’s time to start prepping your pool for all of the fun you’ll have with friends and family! After you’ve opened your pool with BioGuard Pool Opening Complete, there are a few more pool care tips from the professionals at Sweetwater Pool & Spa Center that will help you keep it running and looking its best all summer long. A little ongoing maintenance and care, along with the BioGuard 3-Step Program, will help you avoid any problems that could mean less pool time during the peak months.
Keep Your Pool Free From Debris
How can you do this? Great question! If you don’t have a skimming net, it’s time to make the investment. Take 30 minutes out of your day (or maybe assign it as a summertime chore for the kids) to skim the pool to remove bugs, dirt, and other debris. Make it a time to relax and enjoy the calming water. If there is dirt on the bottom of the pool, invest in a Polaris automatic pool cleaner to prevent that from coming to the surface!
Dealing with Sunblock and Other Oils from Lotions
That’s right, when folks hop in the pool, all of the oils from sunblock don’t just disappear. They stay in your pool. Not something you want to keep building up, right? That’s when BioGuard Pool Tonic comes in handy to help remove oils, lotions, and grease.
Always Keep Your Filter Clean
Just because you skim and vacuum your pool often doesn’t mean that there’s no more debris and dirt. Switch your filter to the backwash setting in order to remove these items that may have gotten stuck. However, be wary of doing this too often – try to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations because cleaning it too much can make it ineffective.
Pay Attention to Areas Around the Pool
Is your pool surrounded by loose rocks or sand? If so, these may get kicked into the pool often and could mean that you’ll need to keep a close eye on the area. Sweep around the pool often to keep any debris as far away from the pool entrance as possible.
Check Your Chemicals Often
As a pool owner, you know how important it is to maintain proper water chemistry. And there’s no better way to do than with the ALEX Water Testing System at your local BioGuard Dealer. Simply bring in a water sample to Sweetwater Pool & Spa Center for the most advanced and comprehensive water testing available.
At Sweetwater Pool & Spa Center, we love our pool care DIYers! Stop by anytime to talk with one of our experts. We love answering all your questions and talking all things pools and backyard. We also have every day low prices on chemicals, supplies, and equipment so you can get the best advice and products all in one place.
No matter what your pool or spa care needs are, we would love to help. Contact us for the best (and friendliest) advice in Baltimore!