subject: Pool Preparation For The Summer Season [print this page] During winters, most pool owners tend to ignore their pools and this leads to several pool maintenance problems. As summer approaches, these problems need to be fixed if you want to enjoy pool activities to the extreme. Pools are used for having regular exercise, arranging pool parties and simply taking a dip when the weather is hot. All this is possible if the pool is absolutely ready and free from all maintenance issues. You can carry out the maintenance measures yourself or arrange for professionals to carry out the job.
The first step for pool maintenance is to remove the pool cover. The cover needs to be cleaned by removing the leaves and other debris that accumulated in it. In case there is water on the pool cover, drain it off. Make sure this water and debris does not become part of the pool water. Next, fill the pool and carry out physical cleaning. Use a leaf net to remove and leaves and debris. You also need to make sure that all pool equipment is working properly. This includes the pumps and the filtration system. Check to ensure that these systems do not clog and the flow of water is smooth.
Water testing is another aspect of pool maintenance. There are several things that need to be checked for pool water to make sure it is safe for the swimmers. Unclean and unbalanced pool water leads to a number of health concerns and allergies for the pool users. The main things that are tested for pool water balance are the alkalinity, pH, stabilizer level, algae, and chlorine and bromine levels. There are organic matters that are soluble and cannot be removed by filtration, therefore, a chlorine shock treatment is necessary for this.
There are a number of DIY kits available in the market that can be used to check various aspects of pool water balance. However, for more accuracy and precision, it is a good idea to hire pool builders for this job.
Pool activity can be made more fun if your pool is ready and safe for swimming. During winters, the pool tends to get neglected for a long period of time. This gives rise to a number of cleaning and maintenance problems for the pool. You need to take several effective measures to make sure that all problems are removed before the start of the summer season.
