Post-Pool Party Cleanup: Essential Tips 

Hosting a party is one of the best ways to enjoy your backyard pool. After gathering with your family and friends, your next step is to do some cleanup to make sure the pool is ready for your next swim. Pool care after a party doesn’t require a whole lot of work, but you’ll want to take these steps to get the water back into top condition.

Clean Up Around the Outside of the Pool

Hopefully, there isn’t a lot of debris around the outside of the pool. But it’s common to find some glasses or food left over from the party. After you pick up any trash, you’ll then want to gather any leftover pool toys or floats and prep them for storage.

Skim & Vacuum Up Debris

People often track grass, leaves, and other debris into the pool during a party. You can start cleaning by simply skimming the surface of the water. Then use a brush to move any debris that accumulated on the pool walls to the floor. Once you’ve handled the surfaces of the pool, you can then vacuum up any residual debris that has landed on the pool’s floor.

Replace Pool Care Equipment

During a pool party, it’s common to remove equipment that keeps the water clean. After all, automatic vacuums are wonderful, but they can get trampled under a lot of feet. Once you’ve managed the manual cleaning, you can then put the equipment that automatically refreshes the pool back into place. Automatic chemical dispensers, vacuums, and other equipment all start working right away to get your pool back into good condition.

Test the Water Levels & Treat as Needed

Sunscreen, sweat, and other substances people leave behind in the pool water can throw the pH levels off balance, leading to algae growth and other issues. Once you’ve removed obvious debris, your next step is to check the water chemistry levels. If necessary, you can then add the chemicals the water needs to get back in balance. Keep in mind this part of the cleaning process might require the assistance of a pool company professional if you’re a new pool owner.

Run the Filtration System

Getting the water circulating through the filtration system is one of the best things you can do to get your pool back to optimal condition. For most pools, you’ll need to leave the filtration system running for at least a full 24 hours. But you might need to run the system even longer if you have a large pool or a big group gathered in the water during your party. Fortunately, you can still enjoy your daily swims while you run the filtration system. Just make sure the chemical levels are all balanced before you dive in for your normal swimming time.

If you maintain your pool by following these simple tips after pool parties, you can keep it clean, prevent damage to its mechanical systems, and avoid the need for costly repairs. If you haven’t yet built your pool, reach out to San Diego Pools, the pros with decades of experience. As the leading experts in San Diego pool construction, our team of design and construction professionals is dedicated to building exactly the pool you want and providing you with the highest-quality service in the industry. To get started on building the pool of your dreams, call us today.