5 Common Pool Maintenance Mistakes You May Be Making.

Owning a swimming pool brings plenty of chances to make pool care mistakes, big or small.

As a pool owner, there are some things that you should do regularly to ensure the proper functioning of your pool and its equipment. However, you may be unknowingly making a mistake while doing so. SunBoy, your professional pool cleaning and maintenance steward has identified these common mistakes that pool owners usually make and on today’s post, he has some tips to point you in the right direction

1. Not Emptying Your Pool Baskets Regularly

It is your responsibility, as a swimming pool owner, to check and empty your pool baskets. Dust, debris, leaves and at times even rodents can be stuck in these baskets. These can promote an environment for algae to develop and build up in. Eventually, you may notice that your pool’s water is turning green. 

2. Backwashing Too Frequently

Indeed, it is important to backwash your filters but doing so too often can be an issue. That’s because extra debris actually help to trap finer particles that may be present in your swimming pool. If you backwash too frequently, those extras debris may not be present and allow these finer particles to pass through easily. As a result, your swimming pool’s water may not be clean. SunBoy advises backwashing once a week.

3. Not Maintaining Your Swimming Pool’s Water Level

As a pool owner, you should always make sure that you maintain the right water level for your swimming pool. Failing to do so may lead to your pool equipment not functioning properly. For instance, if your water level is too low, your pump may filter air rather than water. In the long run, this will damage your pump. However, if the water level is too high and you perform a backwash, debris and dirt can end up back in your swimming pool. 

4. Not Running Your Pump For 8 Hours

To ensure that your water is cleaned and that the chemicals are always mixed, it is important to run your pump for at least 8 hours. If you run your pump for fewer hours, you may not be cleaning the water efficiently and that will lead to algae building up. 

5. Adding Too Much Chemicals To Your Pool

Adding too many chemicals to your swimming pool can make the water too harsh leading to eye irritation or rashes on your skin. It is also important to bear in mind that a child’s skin is more sensitive to chemicals. This is why SunBoy prefers that you let him handle the chemicals. 

Avoid making these 5 mistakes will help you maintain your swimming pool efficiently. Furthermore, your pump, filters and other equipment will last longer.