How to Care For Your Inground Swimming Pool During the Spring

Once you open your pool for the season, it is vital that you curate a strong maintenance and water care routine in order to keep your pool in good working condition. Regular cleaning and balancing efforts go a long way in keeping your pool water and equipment healthy all year. With the right pool supplies and chemicals, caring for your inground pool can be rather simple. Shop pool supplies online from Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs. If you’re still considering pool installation in Whitby, book a consultation with our award-winning pool builders today.

Here are some tips for caring for your pool this spring. 

Maintain Proper Water Chemistry

Throughout the pool season, you need to be testing your water regularly in order to understand your sanitizer, chlorine, pH levels, etc. Keeping your pool water balanced ensures the health and safety of your pool users. When pH is too high or too low, it can irritate the skin and eyes of users. Similarly, low chlorine and sanitizer levels can compromise the health and safety of your water. When sanitizer levels are low, bacteria and germs have a greater opportunity to grow, resulting in cloudy water and irritation.

You should test your water a couple of times a week with test strips, especially if you use your pool frequently. The reading can then be used to help you determine which chemicals, balancers, sanitizers, etc., to put in and in what amounts. You can even bring in a sample of your water to the Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs for free water testing, or explore our virtual water testing online.

Stay on Top of Debris Removal

When your pool is open, it is only natural for dirt, debris and foliage to enter the water throughout the months. Leaves, pollen and even flower petals can blow into your pool, impacting both water chemistry and clogging your pool pump. Foliage naturally releases organic compounds into your pool water, increasing your risk of algae. Larger leaves can also clog your skimmer baskets, inhibiting water flow and the distribution of pool chemicals.

It is wise to skim your pool every week to ensure proper water flow and chemistry. You should also skim your pool after a windy or rainy day, as this is when high volumes of debris move into the pool water.

Brush and Vacuum Regularly

With time, minerals like calcium can accumulate on the walls and floors of your pool along with dirt and bacteria from regular pool use. Brushing the walls and steps of your pool can help prevent stubborn buildup from accumulating. Regular vacuuming is also important as it removes fine debris that settles on the pool floor and can’t be picked up by skimming alone. Staying consistent with both tasks keeps your water clearer and reduces the need for more intensive cleaning later on.

Care for Your Inground Pool with Pool Service from Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs

Maintaining your pool throughout the spring and summer months is vital to the health of the water, equipment and pool users. With regular water care, skimming and deep cleaning efforts, your pool will be well-equipped to host all of your loved ones throughout the pool season. With that being said, pool maintenance can be tricky without the right pool supplies or techniques. Keep things simple with regular pool service from the professionals at Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs. 

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