In the searing heat of Mallorca´s summer, what better than a dip in a nice crystal clear swimming pool. That is why we want to tell you about the importance of good pool maintenance.
Maintaining your pool does not just happen during the summer months, there are lots of things that can make life easier and keep your pool maintained perfectly all year round.
Covering your Pool
One of the first thing to consider if purchasing a swimming pool cover for the winter months when the pool is not in use. This will help stop garden debris and other items falling into your pool. We have seen chairs, tables and even plant pots ending up in a pool after stormy weather!
If you have small children or pets, that is another good reason to keep the pool covered when not in use. Even consider a fence around if you live here permanently to safeguard your family and pets.
Clearing the Pool of Debris
Get a good skimmer to help clear the pool of fallen debris, such as leave, dead insects and is also good for fishing out small object that may have fallen into the pool accidentally.
Planting around you pool needs thought too, evergreens are better as they shed their leaves, which can fall in and contaminate your pool.
The Pump
Your pump is essential to cleaning your pool, a good pump takes out dirt, dust and minor debris in the water before returning it to the pool. The running of this is closely related to the size of your pool and how often it is used.
Filtration
The are different types of filter available, the most commen being cartridge filters. A series of sieves that take out the impurities.
Chemicals
Chemicals keep your pool safe and clean. Your pool should be checked at least once a week to keep the correct PH Level.
pH
The pH is a measure of the acidity of the water. The pH scale goes from 0 to 14, where pH 7 is neutral. If the pH is above 7, the water is basic; if it is below 7 the water is acid. The optimum pH for pool water is 7.4, since this is the same as the pH in human eyes and mucous membranes. A pH of 7.4 also gives good chlorine disinfection.
A low pH gives:
aggressive water, which damages the mechanical components of the pool irritations of the eyes and mucous membranes damage to the pool liner
A high pH gives:
poorer chlorine disinfection skin irritation lime precipitation cloudiness The guideline pH figure is 7.2 – 7.6.To lower the pH, use sodium bisulphate; to raise it use sodium carbonate.
Sourcehttp ://www.pahlen.com/users-guide/ph-and-chlorine
Pool Vacuum Cleaner
Investing in a good pool vacuum cleaner keeps your pool floor clean. It works just like a household vacuum, but instead of taking in air in takes in water. There are many makes on the market working in different ways. Do your research and find one that fits your needs, such as the size of your pool and the amount of use it gets.
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In Summery
Protect your Pool with a Cover when not in use, buy the appropriate equipment, pumps and cleaning tools, regularly check your PH levels. Maintin your pool all year around, and enjoy swimming in your lovely clean pool!