The best way to cool off on a hot summer day is to jump into the clean, sparkling waters of a well-maintained swimming pool.  Keeping your swimming pool clean is essential to enjoy a recreational and entertaining time.  For this, regular maintenance is a must.

The swimming pool has to be kept clean and free from organic matter, debris, leaves and algae.  Not only will the walls and flooring shine with cleanliness, but it will also keep the drains and filters functioning well.  There are some basic methods followed by professional services offering pool cleaning in West Palm Beach:

1. Removing dead leaves, organic matter and debris from the war turned with the help of a leaf skimmer.
2. Loosening the hard debris up and sticking to the pool walls, flooring, steps, and ladders with the help of a stiff brush.
3. Walls, steps, floor, and ladder must also be regularly vacuumed to remove the stubborn dirt. Vacuuming is a vital step in pool maintenance.
4. Regularly maintain the swimming pool filtration system so the filters stay garbage-free.
5. The water must be filtered regularly and circulated well so there is no algae or bacterial growth.
6. Regularly check the pH and chemical balance levels.
7. To balance the chlorine levels in the water, it is essential to shock the pool regularly and kill the algae and bacteria.
8. Chemicals or algaecide have to be added to reduce the growth of algae.

Regular water circulation is essential; the pump must run for about 12 hours daily. This will ensure bacteria and algae do not propagate in the swimming pool. Particles and contaminants are removed from the pool when the water circulates regularly. The process also helps disperse the water, balancing and cleaning chemicals through the pool waters, making the water hygienic and sanitary for swimming.

Pool water chemistry

To have clean water in the pool, it is essential to balance the water chemistry. Hiring a reliable pool service for maintenance and cleaning the pool with a cleaner every week is a great idea and the best way to get around many pool problems.

The pH and chlorine level of the pool waters need balancing, and for this periodic pool, shocking is imperative. Remember, the swimming pool regularly faces:

1. A large number of swimmers
2. Extreme temperatures
3. Heavy thunderstorms and rains
4. Murky, slimy grime filled waters
5. Foul smelling waters
6. Bacterial and algae growth in the pool waters
7. Swimmers with red burning eyes

Pool Chemical Safety

Pool maintenance in West Palm Beach involves adding chemicals to the pool to clean it, but excess chemicals can be fatal to the swimmers and pets that enter the pool. They need proper, sensible, and knowledgeable handling because excessive chemicals can lead to eye damage and stomach infections. We need to adhere to certain safety precautions so that the pool is declared safe. Follow the instructions mentioned by the chemical manufacturers; their use is best left to the professionals.

Pool Water Testing

Pool waters need to be tested periodically to check the pool water balance. Pool services use a pool test kit to check if the waters are acidic and the pH levels are balanced. Also, it must see if the water is cloudy and contaminated because it can lead to infections and eye irritation. Pool chemicals have to be administered carefully with the help of appropriate protective clothing and equipment. The pump must run when the substances are added to the water. A skilled and experienced pool service ensures all the necessary precautions are taken during pool maintenance.

 Shocking Pool Water

Pool shocking treats cloudy water and balances the chlorine levels because it keeps the water free from contaminants, bacteria, and algae. The shock depends on the pool size and works best at night because the sun lessens its effect. The pool services know how to administer chlorine treatment to clean and decontaminate the waters.

Cloudy water is a result of:

1)      Poor water circulation,

2)      Poor water filtration and

3)      Improper water balance.

The water must be tested frequently, and the required chemicals must be added in perfect quantities to balance it. Whether it is the addition of cleansers, sanitizers, algaecide, water clarifiers, or a Shock treatment, professional pool services are aware of the corrective measures that are to be taken to keep the pool waters free from the green-coloured algae, dangerous bacteria, metals, and other contaminants at all times.