Keeping Pool Clean

Plan to spend at least six to eight hours per week on pool upkeep.

Daily:

1. Skim debris out of the pool.

 

1. Clean all skimmer baskets during swimming season.

Weekly:

1. Test the water.

 

1. Clean the walls and floor. Use cleaners, brushes and vacuums recommended by the pool manufacturer. Start at the shallow end and continue to the deep end. Overlap each stroke when vacuuming and brushing to cover all areas thoroughly. Always keep the vacuum head under water while in use. To speed up the process, dedicate 10 minutes a day to brushing down the walls.

 

1. Hose down the pool area after cleaning and before using. Direct the spray away from the pool to prevent dirt from washing into the water.