Crystal Clear Hygiene - How to Keep Your Pool in Tip Top Condition
It is the first day of Summer and it's a hot day.
The kids are complaining because of the heat and your neighbours are banging on the door to be let in for a swim in your highly-sought after backyard swimming pool.
There's one problem though--you know that your pool resembles a cesspool of green and that the last time a pool cleaner got anywhere near the bottom Australia had a different Prime Minister.
There's no question that a clean, clear pool makes a very pleasing addition to your backyard, but crystal clear waters are not purely for looks--there are a whole host of hygiene reasons for maintaining swimmable waters in your backyard, and we've put together a list of tips to ensure your backyard pool doesn't turn into something resembling a dangerous moat in The Lord of the Rings!! Why Clear Water is More than Good Looks Before we get into how you can keep your water nice and clear, we should delve a little into why it is so important to do so.
Often the reason that water gets cloudy or coloured is that bacteria or germs are clouding it.
If you are pregnant, have small children, allergies, or are particularly susceptible to infection, you must pay extra attention to the waters of your pool, as immersing yourself or your family in unclean water is a definite no-no in terms of good health! Make Sure Your Filter can Filter! Your pool filter exists in order that it may sift the clumps of nastiness and trap them so that they don't escape into the pool and contaminate it.
The thing is, that if you neglect to clean your filter frequently those clumps of nastiness remain inside the filter, slowly breaking down and being re-introduced to the swimming water like sneaky little secret agents.
You should regularly check the filter and clear out (and dispose of) any build-up in order to keep in sanitary.
It's Chemistry, Baby The chemical balance in your pool is the singular most important element in keeping your pool clean and hygienic.
Checking the pH levels and the chlorine levels regularly is vital and ensuring that your pool contains enough of each chemical to remain sanitary means that you can prevent most of the bacteria that thrive in pools.
The pH level of your pool should be between 7.
2-7.
6 and the alkalinity should be between 90-140 ppm (parts per million).
Making sure that you not only test frequently, but act swiftly to counter any imbalances will help you on your way to clean, clear and safe swimming pool water.
Along with the aforementioned tips, ensuring your equipment is of high quality will make keeping your pool clean a lot easier.
Invest in a good pool pump and filter, and your whole family will be able to safely enjoy your backyard oasis!
The kids are complaining because of the heat and your neighbours are banging on the door to be let in for a swim in your highly-sought after backyard swimming pool.
There's one problem though--you know that your pool resembles a cesspool of green and that the last time a pool cleaner got anywhere near the bottom Australia had a different Prime Minister.
There's no question that a clean, clear pool makes a very pleasing addition to your backyard, but crystal clear waters are not purely for looks--there are a whole host of hygiene reasons for maintaining swimmable waters in your backyard, and we've put together a list of tips to ensure your backyard pool doesn't turn into something resembling a dangerous moat in The Lord of the Rings!! Why Clear Water is More than Good Looks Before we get into how you can keep your water nice and clear, we should delve a little into why it is so important to do so.
Often the reason that water gets cloudy or coloured is that bacteria or germs are clouding it.
If you are pregnant, have small children, allergies, or are particularly susceptible to infection, you must pay extra attention to the waters of your pool, as immersing yourself or your family in unclean water is a definite no-no in terms of good health! Make Sure Your Filter can Filter! Your pool filter exists in order that it may sift the clumps of nastiness and trap them so that they don't escape into the pool and contaminate it.
The thing is, that if you neglect to clean your filter frequently those clumps of nastiness remain inside the filter, slowly breaking down and being re-introduced to the swimming water like sneaky little secret agents.
You should regularly check the filter and clear out (and dispose of) any build-up in order to keep in sanitary.
It's Chemistry, Baby The chemical balance in your pool is the singular most important element in keeping your pool clean and hygienic.
Checking the pH levels and the chlorine levels regularly is vital and ensuring that your pool contains enough of each chemical to remain sanitary means that you can prevent most of the bacteria that thrive in pools.
The pH level of your pool should be between 7.
2-7.
6 and the alkalinity should be between 90-140 ppm (parts per million).
Making sure that you not only test frequently, but act swiftly to counter any imbalances will help you on your way to clean, clear and safe swimming pool water.
Along with the aforementioned tips, ensuring your equipment is of high quality will make keeping your pool clean a lot easier.
Invest in a good pool pump and filter, and your whole family will be able to safely enjoy your backyard oasis!