It's that time of year again! The time to break out the swimsuits and enjoy some fun in the sun. But before you can do that, you need to make sure your swimming pool is clean and clear. Here are some things you can do to keep your pool clean and clear all summer long:
1. Test the water regularly - This is probably the most important thing you can do to keep your pool clean and clear. You should test the water at least once a week, but more often if possible. Test for pH, chlorine levels, and alkalinity. You can buy test strips at most hardware or pool supply stores.
2. Skim the surface - Use a skimmer to remove leaves, bugs, dirt, and other debris from the surface of the water. This will help keep the water looking clean and prevent these things from sinking to the bottom where they're more difficult to remove.
3. Vacuum the bottom - Use a vacuum designed for pools to suck up dirt, sand, and other debris from the bottom of the pool. Be sure to vacuum in both directions (back-and-forth as well as around in a circle) to get all of the debris up off of the floor.
4. Brush down walls and steps - Use a brush designed for pools to scrub down walls and steps (if your pool has them). This will help remove any build-up on these surfaces and make them easier to clean in general.
5 .Shock treat monthly - Shock treating your pool with chlorinated chemicals helps kill bacteria and algae that could cause problems down the line . It's best to shock treat your pool once a month, but more often if necessary based on how much use it gets .