Owning a private pool is a luxury that many people dream of. However, as many new pool owners quickly realize, it’s not always luxurious. Hours of maintenance per week are required to keep a pool clean and safe. This can quickly become a chore that many of us dread. Thankfully, there are several ways to make pool maintenance easier. Such maintenance tricks could enable you to spend more time enjoying your pool instead of seeing it as a nuisance. Ready to learn more? Let’s dive in!
Use a pool cover
Covering your pool up when not in use can have many benefits. Firstly, it can greatly reduce debris, bugs and build-ups of algae – resulting in less time skimming. Secondly, it can help you to reduce use of chemicals like chlorine by reducing sun exposure (chlorine can break down in direct sunlight). A pool cover can also reduce water evaporation, so that you don’t have to fill up your pool as often. A hardcover pool cover can meanwhile be a great safety feature for preventing kids or pets from falling into your pool. You can buy custom pool covers online.
Try skimmer socks
Skimmer socks are another potential piece of kit worth investing in. They sit inside pool filter baskets and help catch various debris that may otherwise clog up your filter. This can reduce the need for filter cleaning and can greatly extend the life of your pool’s filters. You can buy skimmer socks to fit a variety of different pool baskets. These skimmer socks can be hosed down or replaced after a few weeks.
Consider a saltwater pool
Converting your chlorine pool into a saltwater pool could be another way to greatly reduce maintenance. A saltwater pool requires much fewer chemicals. While you still have to test the PH and alkalinity and maintain the right salt level, it’s much less work than maintaining a chlorine pool. On top of this, saltwater pools are much gentler on our skin.
Buy a robotic pool cleaner
Manually scrubbing a pool can be hard work. Robotic pool cleaners can help take over this task for you. These robots are fitted with brushes and can autonomously navigate the walls and floor of your pool using sensors. Debris is collected in a compartment that you can easily empty after each cleaning cycle. There are many pool supply companies that sell these robots. Take your time to compare different models to find the best rated one.
Hire someone to maintain your pool
Another option is to simply hire someone to maintain your pool for you. Pool cleaning professionals can be hired to carry out regular cleaning or one-off deep cleans (which could include completely draining the pool). These professionals charge different rates – the average cost is about $80 to $200 per week. This may be unaffordable for some people. However, for those who have some extra disposable income and have grown tired of pool maintenance, it could be worthwhile looking into. Do your research to find out what pool cleaning services are available in your area.
