Pool Care and Safety Tips

To make caring for your pool simple, create a regular schedule for performing pool maintenance. Make a checklist for the regular care of your pool can make maintenance a breeze.

The following task should be included in your list:

• Vacuum your pool weekly.

• Test your pool water frequently. Use pool chemicals as needed.

• Clean strainer baskets on a regular basis.

• Keep the deck clear of debris, dirt, scattered pool toys, and other unnecessary objects.

• Test cloudy water for chemical balance. You may need to backwash.

Here are a few important pool safety tips to help you ensure that you and your pool stay safe:

• Ensure the pool has been properly installed using correct techniques and materials. Be sure all accessories meet local and national building and safety requirements including slides, diving boards, pool alarms, fences and other enclosures.

• A pool should include many different barriers to ensure a child or animal cannot get into your pool. Some safety barriers include appropriate fencing, a safety cover and pool alarms.

• To ensure the pool is clean and bacteria-free, check all water and chemical levels often and rectify as needed.