You’ve seen it before: the crystal clear pool. But the question is - just how does one accomplish it? If you’re reading this, there’s a strong possibility that you just came in from outside after looking at your pool and seeing cloudy, green water. No pool owner wants that.
It may seem that everyone else has a beautiful and crystal clear pool but you. But of course, as the saying goes, the grass is always greener on the other side. Usually, as the summer goes on, it becomes harder and harder to keep your pool perfectly clean, but that can all be changed with the push of a button.
Okay not really, but a little bit of love and care for your pool can go a long way. The number one way to keep your pool crystal clear is through prevention, although there’s still hope for those of you who were not able to prevent your pool from becoming a cloudy mess. At Carlton Pools, a custom swimming pool company in Bucks County, PA, and the surrounding areas, we’ve determined the best ways to keep your pool crystal clear or make it crystal clear again.
1. Maintain the proper chemical levels - This may be the most critical step to keeping your pool water clear as crystal. Make sure you monitor the levels of the chlorine and pH by using a water testing kit regularly (about twice a week). The pH level influences how effective the chlorine is which is used to kill bacteria and germs in the water.
2. Shock it and use algaecide every week - Algae is another reason why your pool can become green and cloudy. It silently sneaks in, and you will not even notice it until it’s too late. However, you can prevent it by shocking your pool and using algaecide every week. Doing this will prevent it from growing, kill it, and keep your pool sparkling.
3. Use good filtration - Make sure your filtration system is working properly so it can regulate the water and allow the filter to remove the dirt and debris. Also remember to skim the water daily to take out the bugs, leaves, and dirt that may have found their way into the pool. The filtration system will then be able to clean out anything you might have missed.
This is how to keep your pool crystal clear throughout the summer. Now instead of being jealous of other people’s pools, they just might be jealous of yours. To learn more about keeping your pool clean, contact this custom swimming pool company in Montgomery County, PA, and other local areas, at 888-372-0102.