Swimming Pool Maintenance

A swimming pool is a great way to cool off and enjoy hot-weather days with friends and family.  A swimming pool can also be an exciting way to invest in your property. If you are fortunate enough to own a swimming pool, regularly scheduled maintenance is the only way to preserve the condition of your pool and the money you put into your investment. Regularly scheduled swimming pool maintenance will also reduce the likelihood of needing to make major pool repairs which could potentially become very costly. If you live in an area where you are fortunate enough to be able to swim and use your pool year-round, be prepared to make pool maintenance a part of your everyday life.  A good rule to remember when caring for your swimming pool is to take a proactive approach to pool maintenance and resolve problematic situations BEFORE they happen, and not wait until it becomes a major pool repair issue.

The following pages introduce the basics of pool filters, pool supplies, and pool chemicals.  You can also find a pool care regime outlining what you must do to your pool each day, each week, and as needed to help ensure that your swimming pool remains in good condition, and is a clean, healthy place for you, your family and friends to swim. Remember that specific pool add-ons may come with their own manufacturer-suggested care guidelines, so read the instructions carefully whenever you order new pool equipment, and keep care guidelines stored in a safe location where you can refer to them as needed.