- Weekly Pool Maintenance. Thorough pool care will ensure clean and safe water throughout the swimming season. ...
- Skim Off Leaves and Debris. ...
- Brush Sediment from Pool Walls. ...
- Vacuum the Pool. ...
- Clean Skimmer. ...
- Keep Your Pump Running. ...
- Check Filter and Backwash As Needed. ...
- Test Pool Water and Add Chemicals.
How do you maintain a pool at home?
Test pool water frequently and make any necessary adjustments for a clean, safe and easy to maintain swimming pool. Chlorine pool shock needs to be dissolved in a large bucket of water before it is added to the swimming pool. Always add chemicals to water when dissolving. NEVER add water to chemicals.
Is it easy to maintain a pool yourself?
Depending on the equipment used, cleaning a pool yourself can take up to one hour and a half and you'll need to do this weekly. However, on average most will spend 45 mins a week and a little bit of elbow grease to maintain their pool. This doesn't include replacing equipment or balancing chemicals.