Summer is in full swing, and so is the heat. Fortunately for pool owners, there’s sanctuary to be found in the cool and relaxing waters of their backyard pool. However, more frequent use of the pool exposes it to higher bather loads, prolonged sunlight, and contaminants, which means you need to maintain the water more frequently. Orange County
pool builders would like you to keep these maintenance tips in mind while using your pool all summer long.
Run the filter longer
Summer calls for more filtering time each day. Set the pool filter timer to work a couple of hours longer each day, preferably 20 to 22 hours tops. You may spend more on electricity, but you’ll be saving on chemicals, which is far more expensive.
Skim debris regularly
Avoid overworking your filter by doing some manual cleaning of your own. Skim the pool surface after every use is one of the fastest and easiest ways to keep your pool clean all summer long. While you’re at it, clean out the strainer baskets as well. This helps water circulate better why lowering chlorine demands.
Take care of gunk
Oil and phosphates can build up in the pool with heavy use enzyme-based products get rid of the accumulation to prevent unsightly rings around your waterline and your filter from gumming up.
Use more chlorine
Chlorine depletes faster with frequent pool use. Turn your chlorinator’s dial a couple of notches higher to maintain higher chlorine levels. You may also increase your pool shock treatments to keep algae, bacteria, and other organic elements at bay.
