As any homeowner who has a pool in their backyard knows, it is of the utmost importance that you create a maintenance schedule for your pool right away. One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is failing to stay on top of regular pool maintenance. We know it can be easy to lose sight of upkeep and maintenance when all you want to do is laze about in your crystal clear pool – but it is incredibly important for the pool’s longevity and overall health. Making the decision to have a custom pool installed in your backyard is one that comes with a great deal of responsibility and care. If you don’t properly clean and maintain your pool, you will be left with a major headache – and money pit.

There are certain things that need to be taken care of weekly, monthly, seasonally, and even daily in order for your pool to remain in excellent condition. Taking care of your pool according to the schedule can keep any small issues from turning into a much bigger problem. With this in mind, we decided it would be helpful to come up with a general maintenance schedule for your Hurst pool. Keep in mind that every pool is different, so you should be sure and consult a reputable pool technician for maintenance tips specific to your pool.

Daily Maintenance Needs

During the seasons when the pool is in use (which probably means year-round, here in Texas!) it is important for you to do the following on a daily basis:

• Adjust pH and chlorine levels – In order to ensure your pool is comfortable and safe for your loved ones, it is important to get in the habit of adjusting your pool’s pH and chlorine levels. It may be helpful to keep a log to help track any adjustments and make sure everything is consistent.
• Empty all pump baskets – Depending on where you live in Texas, it may be necessary for you to check your skimmer and empty pump baskets. This is typically a good idea if you live in a rural area and have a lot of small critters or frogs on your property.

Weekly Maintenance Needs

Here are a few maintenance tasks that should be performed on a weekly basis:

• Shock your pool – Regardless of whether you have a chlorine or salt water pool, it is a good idea to introduce a shock treatment on a weekly basis. This can be done as a preventative measure following a rainstorm or to keep your pool clear and free of any residue. (This can differ according to different chlorine types and the seasons)
• Deal with algae – Algae can be a pool owner’s arch nemesis, as it can turn your beautiful clear water cloudy and green in a matter of seconds. Furthermore, the stench isn’t great either. In order to keep algae from settling in, be sure and treat and destroy it as needed on a weekly basis.
• Test the water – In order to ensure your pool water is balanced and treated the right way, it is a good idea to test the water at least once a month.

Monthly Maintenance Needs

Here are a few things you can do on a monthly basis to keep your pool clean and happy:

• Clean the filter – Your pool technician should be able to provide you with a list of pool care products that you can use as a part of your maintenance routine, some of which will apply to your filter. Depending on the type of pool you have, you may also want to consider cleaning the filter at least once a month.
• Salt cell- If you have a salt chlorinated pool, you will need to clean it when you clean your filter (every 3 months).

To learn more about pool maintenance in Hurst or to schedule an appointment with one of our pool technicians, please contact Mid City Custom Pools today.