With the winter quickly in our rearview mirrors, it’s time to look forward to sunny days and clear skies. With the warm months ahead, it’s time to plan for spring and summer filled with days at the pool. While owning a swimming hole of your own is a great way to relax and have fun, it’s also a needy amenity.
After the rough winter season, pools need tender loving care to ensure they function properly. Here are three tips for preparing your pool for spring.
Pool Cleaning
Pools get gross when they remain unused, and when spring rolls around, you must get to cleaning. Luckily, this process is pretty straightforward and only demands some physical labor. Consider cleaning your pool one week before you intend to swim—this gives you plenty of time to tidy things up.
Skim any buildups of grime and debris, which typically accumulate on the lower parts of the pool. Give a throughout rinsing of the entire swimming pool before using chemicals. This helps improve the performance of the cleaning agents you use.
Water and Structural Testing
The next step is making sure your water is suitable for swimming. It’s very easy to test the water, especially with a proper testing kit. Investigate the different characteristics of your water—chlorine, pH, and hardness. With this information, you can properly adjust your pool without making any mistakes.
It’s also important to assess any structural damages your pool may have suffered during the winter. Look for any cracks and large holes and fix these problems immediately. Consider adding a functional drain for an infinity pool—this specialized pool requires more drainage to protect both itself and your property.
Water Adjusting
Before taking a dip, you must adjust your water to the preferred chemical balances. Based on the information you gathered during the test, stock up on the appropriate chemicals to add to your pool. While applying these agents, ensure the pump is on and running, which will help circulate the water and chemicals more efficiently and effectively. Here are the preferred chemical balances:
pH – 7.4-7.6
Chlorine – 1-3 parts per million
Hardness – 150-400 parts per million
These three tips for preparing your pool for spring ensure your most valuable amenity is functional. Now that you know how to get your swimming pool up and running, sit back and enjoy the pleasant seasons ahead!
