Pool maintenance is vital to keeping your pool running smoothly. If you don't care for your pool properly, you can spend weekly hours cleaning out algae or repairing leaks. Here are 11 pool cleaning mistakes you should avoid.
When maintaining a pool, there are certain things you should always check before diving into the water.
First, avoid adding shock directly to water. Shock is a chemical that breaks down algae and keeps the pool clean. Adding it directly to the pool water can cause damage to the filter system.
Also, brush your pool regularly to remove accumulating debris and dirt. Using robotic pool cleaners is great for removing debris but cannot eliminate algae. In addition, avoid ignoring the pH and alkalinity levels of your pool. High levels will make the water hard and increase the risk of skin rashes. Low levels will make the pool acidic making it difficult for chlorine to work properly. Backwashing removes dirt from the surface of the filter. However, if you backwash your filter too often, you will need to replace it sooner than expected. Other maintenance mistakes to avoid include using a skimmer to add shock, using home clothes in the pool, and not doing weekly water tests.
