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What Pool Cleaning Equipment Do You Need To Keep It Healthy And Clean?

Although most of us enjoy swimming in our pools more than cleaning them, the truth is that pool cleaning equipment is essential to keeping it running smoothly and protecting the health of all swimmers. If you want to keep your pool in the best condition possible, then here are the essential items you’ll need.

Telescopic Pole

These pool cleaning poles are vital when it comes to pool cleaning equipment, used in conjunction with many of the types of cleaning supplies listed in this article. They come in a variety of lengths so you can choose one to match your pool size. In short, they help you reach impossible areas. Without them, you’d have to get into the pool to clean it properly.

Leaf Nets

These are used to collect leaves both from the surface of the water or deep in the pool. Using these nets daily helps to keep your pool looking clear and attractive. More than this, however, leaf nets help you to get rid of leaves before they have the chance to decompose and leave bacteria in your pool.

Brushes

Over time, no matter what we do to prevent it, dirt is going to build up on the bottom surface of the pool. You can attach brush heads to your telescopic pole to help you reach the bottom while standing at the edge. Regular brushing can help prevent the build up of dirt and stains.

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A Basic Swimming Pool Maintenance Guide

This swimming pool maintenance guide should be used as the basis for your swimming pool cleaning routine. The exact routine you use will depend on the type of pool you own, where you live, and how much time and money you have to spend.

Whatever you do, regular cleaning is essential. Algae and dirt can quickly build up in a poorly maintained swimming pool, not only making the water unpleasant to be in, but increasing the risk of bacteria multiplying and damaging the health of swimmers.

Daily Maintenance Is Best

Unfortunately the very best way to keep your pool in good working order is to see to it daily. Small daily tasks are a lot easier to perform than huge monthly maintenance operations! They’ll also keep your pool a lot healthier for you and for your family to use.

Your Swimming Pool Filters

The filter is one of the most important elements of any swimming pool maintenance guide. This may come in the form of a sand filter, a cartridge filter or a DE filter. All of these types do the same thing (in different ways) – filter the water of your pool to keep it clear and safe.

You should aim to check your filters around once a week, and clean them according to their specific instructions. You should also give them a thorough clean when the pool season is over to make sure they’re ready for next season. Lastly, to keep them running properly, you’ll need to replace the sand in a sand filter around once every three to five years, the diatomaceous earth in a DE filter a few times a year, and the cartridge in a cartridge filter every two to three years.

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