How to clean a swimming pool: step by step

How to clean a swimming pool: step by step

Now in summertime, the home pool becomes the best option to have a refreshing moment of peace and quiet with the family. And to enjoy it safely and hygienically, it is recommended you clean the swimming and do proper maintenance of the water. Below are a series of fundamental steps to take to do so in a 100% effective way, irrespective of the size of your pool and the degree of dirt:

1. Brush the walls and floor of the swimming pool
   It is commonly known as shock treatment as it seeks to remove adhered dirt. It is the first important step in cleaning because it is what will remove algae residue and dirt from the pool liner. In addition, doing it frequently prevents stains and helps keep the liner beautiful and in good condition. It is done by applying pressure to the top of the brush handle, always pulling in your direction, and pushing the brush up and down.
2. Vacuum the bottom of the swimming pool with a  with a pool cleaner
   After brushing, you need to vacuum the bottom of the swimming pool to eliminate any build-up of dirt. You can choose a manual pool cleaner which requires an effort or a robot vacuum cleaner that performs this process automatically. Next, proceed to run the pool cleaner in parallel lines along the entire bottom of the pool and walls. Last of all, once you have finished this task, add the algaecide or anti-algae liquid.
3. Clean the accessories and filters of the swimming pool
   Then, clean the pool pump accessories and pre-filters. Pool accessories can be: skimmers, baskets, grates, overflow channel, spotlights and nozzles to mention the most common ones. It is also important to know the most basic aspects of the filtration system:

• The filtration pump, which is responsible for circulating water.
• The sand filter, which has be checked from time to time. You are recommended to replace the sand filter every 3 or 4 years.
• The prefilter must be cleaned once a week or following each use of the pool cleaner.

Check the water with a reactive test
Last of all, a final step and to make sure that you enjoy a truly clean pool, do a chlorine (Cl) level test and a test of hydrogen (pH) of the water. Remember that a correct pH and chlorine level is fundamental to enjoy your swimming pool in safety and without any complications.

How to keep the water in the swimming pool clean

Once your pool is at 100%, the work does not stop here; you will need to carry out maintenance for the entire season to ensure that the water is in perfect condition. This is why you are recommended to take the following steps every week:

• Remove the residue from the surface with a leaf catcher.
• It is essential to clean the walls and bottom of the swimming pool at least once a week. This helps prevent the build-up of limescale or the proliferation of algae.
• Clean the skimmers and the filters of any remains that may have accumulated (leaves, insects, etc.).
• Add your weekly dose of chlorine to your pool so that the water is always clean. You must calculate the litres in the pool to apply the correct dose.
• Use limescale remover to remove limescale from the pool every two weeks.
• Finally, keep the filter running for most hours of the day (about 12 hours) and backwash twice a day.