cost of pool chemicals per month
1 Do-it-yourself pool cleaning runs $20-$100 per month for chemicals during the summer after initial purchase of pool tools including a vacuum head and hose from $50, and a maintenance kit with a wall brush, leaf skimmer, test kits and telescopic pole for around $60. Regular filter cleaning costs around $60-$65. 2  Power vacuuming is intense cleaning for a neglected pool and runs $55-$124 per hour. 3  Pools that are properly covered during the winter will require an opening service that prepares the pool for summer use.