Hiring a company like Aqua System for pool cleaning in Temecula can take a good deal of work off of your plate as a pool owner. Our team of pool cleaning technicians can be responsible for everything from balancing the water chemistry, to vacuuming, to brushing the pool walls, to monitoring your pool equipment on a weekly or biweekly basis.
But that doesn’t mean you are completely off the hook as a pool owner! If you want your pool to stay in great shape, here are some things you will want to do in between visits from our professional pool cleaning company in Temecula:
Skim the Pool’s Surface
On the days that your pool is not professionally cleaned, it is a good idea to go outside and take a look at your pool to see if there is any debris, such as leaves or bugs, floating on the water’s surface. If there is, you should take a long-handled net skimmer and remove as much as you can. This will prevent the debris from eventually sinking to the bottom (where it can cause staining on your pool’s floor) or filling up your skimmer basket, causing it to get clogged.
Empty the Skimmer Basket of Debris
At the end of every day, you should check your pool’s skimmer basket and empty it of any debris if needed. On particularly windy days, or during the time of year when trees are dropping their leaves, you may even need to empty the basket multiple times during the day to keep it from getting clogged. A clogged basket can cause your pool’s pump to work harder than it should, which could eventually shorten the lifespan of the pump.
Make Sure Your Pool Pump Is Running Every Day
You should also make sure that your pump is circulating your pool’s water adequately every day. Most pool pumps are on automatic timers, but if you have to turn yours on and off manually, be sure you don’t miss a day! Proper circulation keeps your water from becoming stagnant, which helps prevent algae growth. The pump also distributes the chemicals that are added to your pool and moves the water through the filter to remove dirt and debris.
If you’re not sure how many hours per day your pool pump should be running, ask your pool service technician to make a recommendation based on the size of your pool and your specific pool pump.
Use a Robotic Pool Cleaner
If you want the floor of your pool to stay nice and clean between your pool cleaner’s visits, it’s a good idea to invest in a robotic pool vacuum that can run automatically, cleaning your pool’s floor and walls. You don’t need to run it every day (although you certainly could). Many pool owners just use it as needed, like when they notice dirt or debris accumulating at the bottom of their pool, or when they want to get the pool ready for a swim.
There are a ton of options when it comes to robotic pool cleaners and at just about any price point you can imagine! You can get one that’s electric (corded) or battery operated (cordless). There are models that you control or schedule with an app on your phone, and even ones with intelligent navigation systems built in to ensure that the entire pool is cleaned.
If you need a suggestion for a good robotic pool cleaner for your Temecula pool, let your pool technician know! He or she can help you select one that will work well based on your specific pool and your budget, as well as one that has a good reputation for durability.
Monitor and Maintain the Water Level
It’s also important to keep an eye on the water level in your pool—especially in the hot summer months when water evaporates more rapidly and isn’t replenished naturally by the rain. Ideally, the water level in your pool should be about halfway up on the pool skimmer. This allows your pool pump to operate properly. If the water gets too low, your pool pump can start to suck air and overheat or even burn out altogether!
Regularly monitoring your water level can also alert you to any leaks in your system. If your water level is going down more rapidly than normal, you will know to start looking for signs of a water leak, or you can call someone out for leak detection.
Keep the Surrounding Area Clear of Dirt and Debris
Keeping the deck around your pool free of dirt and debris can help keep it from eventually ending up in your pool! When you see debris near your pool, take a leaf blower and carefully blow it away from your pool. You will also want to hose off the area around your pool on occasion to help keep dirt from getting tracked into the pool when it is used.
Conclusion
All of this may sound like a lot, but in reality, these tasks should take up very little of your time. They will, however, go a long way toward keeping your pool in great shape—both in the short term and the long term. In the short term, your pool will always be ready for an impromptu swim. In the long term, you will help your pool equipment last longer by not allowing it to get overstressed, and the pool itself will stay in great condition.
The team at Aqua System is always here to help! If you have questions about how to best care for your pool, let us know. You can call our office or ask your pool cleaning technician while they are at your home for service. If you are looking for a new company for pool cleaning in Temecula, we would love to talk with you as well. Contact us today for a free quote.
