With the arrival of the beautiful days and the first heat, who does not want to dive into a transparent and cool swimming pool? Before we can do this we should proceed with cleaning the pool itself. Let’s see together what pool maintenance consists of step by step.
The opinion of experts and technicians is unanimous on the maintenance procedures and practices to follow for swimming pools, on the products to choose, on the pH balance and how often to proceed with cleaning.
Together we will go to see the answers to the most common questions for those who have to take care of the cleaning and maintenance of their swimming pool.
How often do you need to check the pool water?
The most important notion to learn is how often to check the pool water and its condition of hygiene.
It is recommended to check the condition of the pool every 4 days in the spring months and every two days a June, July and August.
The PH of the pool
How can I check the pH of the pool?
The ideal pH value of a swimming pool is between 7 and 7.6.
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Below or above these levels, chemicals are needed in order to regulate the pH. There are products on the market named PH correctors.
Generally 12 ml of product can lower the ph level by about 0.2 units per cubic meter.
PH correctors are available in both liquid and granular formats and the price is around € 20/25 per 5-liter pack.
Chlorine dosage
The element that allows a deep disinfection of all impurities and bacteria is the chlorine.
We can see the difference between the treatment of shock chlorination and the treatment of slow chlorine.
The first involves a higher dosage of chlorine of about 60%. This type of treatment is done on the first day of opening the pool, after the bacteria have concentrated in large quantities for a long time. It is very important to pay attention at this stage as chlorine tends to stain and dilute the colors, it is also corrosive and in these doses it could damage objects.
This shock chlorination phase will last approximately 12 hours. The price of a tub of about 10 kg of chlorine varies from 35 to 45 euros.
For all other times, a dosage of 20 to 30% of chlorine will suffice to keep all environments clean and disinfected. This is called slow chlorination.
To facilitate the work there are formats of chlorine in tablet, pre-dosed and very comfortable to use. They are thrown into the pool and will act quickly.
Although the doses of chlorine for the pool are pre-established, it is important to take into account some factors:
- number of people in the pool
- any rains
- any gusts of wind
- air temperature
- amount of hours depending on the water filter
The filter
The effectiveness of the chemicals used for pool maintenance is optimized by the presence of an optimum filter / filtration system. The recommended choice is the sand filtration, more performing thanks to the stronger water thrust.
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The maintenance of the sand itself is also important, which must be washed at least monthly for about a minute. The average price of a sand filtration system for swimming pools is around € 800, sand instead has a market value of around € 30 per 20 kg.
The water
The advice is to change at least two thirds of the total water, especially at the beginning of the summer season. Changing the water is a cheaper method than chemicals to eliminate some of the bacteria. While it is more economically advantageous to change the water rather than treat it, we will not achieve a complete cleaning effect.
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Cleaning the waterline
Some types of pools also require cleaning of the waterline, where some grease is deposited forming a dark line.
To carry out this step you go to dab with a sponge. If the waterline is not removed, it could cause damage to the PVC liner. The infinity pools they do not require this type of maintenance and it is considered an advantage in choosing the pool.
Ordinary cleaning
It is possible to proceed to cleaning the pool as well manually, with a broom. It is a very light and handy tool that makes it usable by everyone, even children.
Alternatively there is the automatic correspondent of the broom, that is the robot cleaner. The disadvantage of this tool is that it cannot reach corners and ladders.
Opening and closing of a swimming pool
Each pool is equipped with a user manual where maintenance and cleaning practices are explained. Some of these steps are simpler than others and generally, the first few times, a professional technician will work alongside the user.
One of the steps that will initially be illustrated by an operator is that of closing and opening the pool, a fundamental step to protect it from bad weather during the winter and from exposure to the sun during the summer.
Most modern swimming pools are equipped with easily clipped towels.
Choice of products
These are considered the main steps to make one ordinary maintenance is extraordinary of the swimming pool. We have seen all the important steps to ensure your pool is clean and functional, as well as using the necessary tools in the best possible way.
It is a good idea to identify your type of pool to choose the most suitable products and tools for it. Choosing low quality products or products that are not suitable for the type of coating or environment of our pool can damage it.
Pool maintenance: photo gallery
Let’s see some pictures of swimming pools and the products and tools we talked about.
With the arrival of the beautiful days and the first heat, who does not want to dive into a transparent and cool swimming pool? Before we can do this we should proceed with cleaning the pool itself. Let’s see together what pool maintenance consists of step by step.
The opinion of experts and technicians is unanimous on the maintenance procedures and practices to follow for swimming pools, on the products to choose, on the pH balance and how often to proceed with cleaning.
Together we will go to see the answers to the most common questions for those who have to take care of the cleaning and maintenance of their swimming pool.
How often do you need to check the pool water?
The most important notion to learn is how often to check the pool water and its condition of hygiene.
It is recommended to check the condition of the pool every 4 days in the spring months and every two days a June, July and August.
The PH of the pool
How can I check the pH of the pool?
The ideal pH value of a swimming pool is between 7 and 7.6.
Read also: What are the most beautiful pools in the world and where they are located
Below or above these levels, chemicals are needed in order to regulate the pH. There are products on the market named PH correctors.
Generally 12 ml of product can lower the ph level by about 0.2 units per cubic meter.
PH correctors are available in both liquid and granular formats and the price is around € 20/25 per 5-liter pack.
Chlorine dosage
The element that allows a deep disinfection of all impurities and bacteria is the chlorine.
We can see the difference between the treatment of shock chlorination and the treatment of slow chlorine.
The first involves a higher dosage of chlorine of about 60%. This type of treatment is done on the first day of opening the pool, after the bacteria have concentrated in large quantities for a long time. It is very important to pay attention at this stage as chlorine tends to stain and dilute the colors, it is also corrosive and in these doses it could damage objects.
This shock chlorination phase will last approximately 12 hours. The price of a tub of about 10 kg of chlorine varies from 35 to 45 euros.
For all other times, a dosage of 20 to 30% of chlorine will suffice to keep all environments clean and disinfected. This is called slow chlorination.
To facilitate the work there are formats of chlorine in tablet, pre-dosed and very comfortable to use. They are thrown into the pool and will act quickly.
Although the doses of chlorine for the pool are pre-established, it is important to take into account some factors:
- number of people in the pool
- any rains
- any gusts of wind
- air temperature
- amount of hours depending on the water filter
The filter
The effectiveness of the chemicals used for pool maintenance is optimized by the presence of an optimum filter / filtration system. The recommended choice is the sand filtration, more performing thanks to the stronger water thrust.
You might be interested in: The 10 most beautiful villas in Portofino
The maintenance of the sand itself is also important, which must be washed at least monthly for about a minute. The average price of a sand filtration system for swimming pools is around € 800, sand instead has a market value of around € 30 per 20 kg.
The water
The advice is to change at least two thirds of the total water, especially at the beginning of the summer season. Changing the water is a cheaper method than chemicals to eliminate some of the bacteria. While it is more economically advantageous to change the water rather than treat it, we will not achieve a complete cleaning effect.
Do you want design advice on how to furnish? Join the group
Cleaning the waterline
Some types of pools also require cleaning of the waterline, where some grease is deposited forming a dark line.
To carry out this step you go to dab with a sponge. If the waterline is not removed, it could cause damage to the PVC liner. The infinity pools they do not require this type of maintenance and it is considered an advantage in choosing the pool.
Ordinary cleaning
It is possible to proceed to cleaning the pool as well manually, with a broom. It is a very light and handy tool that makes it usable by everyone, even children.
Alternatively there is the automatic correspondent of the broom, that is the robot cleaner. The disadvantage of this tool is that it cannot reach corners and ladders.
Opening and closing of a swimming pool
Each pool is equipped with a user manual where maintenance and cleaning practices are explained. Some of these steps are simpler than others and generally, the first few times, a professional technician will work alongside the user.
One of the steps that will initially be illustrated by an operator is that of closing and opening the pool, a fundamental step to protect it from bad weather during the winter and from exposure to the sun during the summer.
Most modern swimming pools are equipped with easily clipped towels.
Choice of products
These are considered the main steps to make one ordinary maintenance is extraordinary of the swimming pool. We have seen all the important steps to ensure your pool is clean and functional, as well as using the necessary tools in the best possible way.
It is a good idea to identify your type of pool to choose the most suitable products and tools for it. Choosing low quality products or products that are not suitable for the type of coating or environment of our pool can damage it.
Pool maintenance: photo gallery
Let’s see some pictures of swimming pools and the products and tools we talked about.
