16 Aug Removing Algae and Debris: 5 DIY Pool Cleaning Tips
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We’ve all been there — distracted by the demands of life and the daily grind, busy getting the kids ready to go back to school, trying to stay away from flooded, wet streets. During these times, we sometimes let our swimming pool maintenance fall by the wayside.
Then, the rain clears, the sun comes back, and we head into the backyard to refresh and get some zen time. So we take that first step outside, towel in hand, lathered in sunscreen, ready to take a dip in our crystal clear, refreshing swimming pool and let the stress roll off our back in beads of cool, clean water. Suddenly and sadly… we notice our beautiful, clean swimming pool has been taken over by dirt and algae looking for a place to party.
While Crystal Clear Pools and Spas recommends that you regularly clean and maintain your pool, we pass no judgments as we know you’ve had a lot on your plate. Instead, we would like to impart some DIY pool cleaning wisdom from years of experience as Austin’s premier pool cleaning service company. That way, you can get rid of the algae and debris in your pool and get back to swimming and relaxing.
DIY Cleaning Tip 1 – SCRUB YOUR SWIMMING POOL TILE AND WALLS
If you don’t have a brush handy (which you should), head down to your local pool cleaning supply and service company *ahem* and see what WE have to offer. Once you get a good brush in your hands, give your pool wall (and that pesky algae and debris) what it deserves — a good, hard scrubbing. When you’re done, don’t be surprised if the water cloudy for a bit. So, go inside, take a nap and let it all settle.
DIY Cleaning Tip 2 – TURN VACUUM TO WASTE ON YOUR POOL PUMP
Remember that little cylindrical workhorse making all that noise down the hill? Yes — that’s your pool’s pump. Turn the main valve to waste and let it run. Your pool’s filter will be bypassed during this period, allowing debris and algae to spray out onto the ground. It is a good idea to keep a water hose in the pool to maintain the water level.
DIY Cleaning Tip 3 – CHECK YOUR POOL’S CHEMICAL BALANCE
Get an accurate reading of your pool’s chemical balance from Crystal Clear Pools and Spas if you are unsure of how to perform this on your own. Without an accurate reading of your pool’s chemical balance, you could end up using too much or too little chemical treatment to kill unwanted algae.
DIY Cleaning Tip 4 – ADD SHOCK AND ALGAECIDE
This is the most satisfying step — killing the nasty, slimy algae. Sprinkle shock evenly across your pool based on the reading from your chemical tests. Do not do this without the recommendation of a pool cleaning service professional as using too much pool chemical can be hazardous. Let the shock do it’s thing for about 24 hours, then come back with round two — algaecide.
DIY Cleaning Tip 5 – MAINTAIN YOUR POOL’S HEALTH
If you don’t have one already, invest in an automatic pool vacuum which should run when you are not swimming in the pool. This little gadget, in conjunction with a weekly pool care routine and ideal chemical balance, will keep your pool crystal clear year round.
Of course you could save the hassle of doing this yourself by hiring an affordable Austin Texas pool-cleaning service professional to visit your swimming pool periodically and do the hard stuff for you. We might know a guy — give us a shout.
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