Swimming Pool Maintenance

Swimming Pool Maintenance is the daily, weekly, monthly and seasonally scheduled routine created by pool owners and pool professionals to reduce wear and tear and maximize the life of the swimming pool and swimming pool equipment while also making the pool water safe and sanitary for swimmers.

Many types of bacteria can enter a swimming pool from swimmers, as well as from algae and insects which can cause disease if not properly maintained.  Regular pool scheduled maintenance is one of the most important things you can do to retain a pool’s attractiveness while supporting proper operation of your pool and the safety of swimmers.  Routine swimming pool maintenance tasks will provide the most benefits from your pool investment and prevent problems.  Maintaining the swimming pool routinely also reduces the likelihood of costly repairs.  The basics of proper pool maintenance are usually outlined for new pool owners by the professionals who are hired to install the pool.  An outline of a regular maintenance schedule may also come with an above-ground pool kit that can be assembled by the pool owner.  There are also many pages right within this site that can assist with proper pool maintenance.  Items purchased as add-ons will come with their own manufactures guidelines.  Read them carefully and keep all manufacturers instructions in a safe location, and refer to them as needed.  Check the PH levels to keep your pool non-irritating and looking clear.  Pool skimmer baskets need to be kept clear of debris. This is essential for proper pool water circulation.  Swimming pool filters should run at least 10 hours a day or longer.  Automatic pool filter timers can be added ensuring your pool filter runs daily.  Pool owners should also have skimming nets, water test kits, and the various chemicals that are needed to keep the water safe and sanitary.