Mastering Pool Maintenance: The 3 Cs Every Pool Owner Should Know

As the owner of a new pool, you’ll likely find you already know a few things about taking care of your swimming area. Most people know they’ll need to keep food and debris out of the water, and you’re likely already prepared to add some chemicals periodically. But it also helps to stay up to date on the terms you’ll hear pool builders and maintenance crews using. Keeping the three Cs of pool care in mind helps you develop a maintenance plan that ensures the water is always ready for you to enjoy.

Understand the Importance of Circulation

If you’ve ever come across a stagnant pond or stream filled with moss and algae, you already know why good water circulation is important. For pools, builders install pumps that keep the water circulating. This not only reduces algae growth, but it also distributes chemicals in the water properly. Plus, the pump sends the water through a filtration system that further prevents buildup that impacts the water quality. In an ideal scenario, pool owners would run their pumps constantly. But your pool care team can help you determine how often to run the filtration system for maximum effectiveness and energy conservation.

Plan for Proper Cleaning 

No one wants to dive into dirty, murky water. Keeping food particles and other unnecessary contaminants out of the water keeps the water clear. You can also use a skimmer several days a week to clear out small insects, leaves, and other debris that might fall into the water just before you prepare to swim. Naturally, a high-quality filtration system removes small contaminants, and you’ll want to vacuum throughout each week. When you install your underground pool, you can also ask about automated pool cleaning systems that make maintenance easier.

Maintain the Ideal Water Chemistry

You don’t have to be a chemistry major to figure out how to care for pool water. However, there’s a small learning curve to figure out how much chlorine and other chemicals to add to keep the water clear and safe for swimming. During the prime swim season, you’ll need to test the water once or twice a week to make sure the chemical levels are in the ideal range. Over time, you’ll quickly learn how to check the pool water’s alkalinity, pH, and sanitizer levels, along with how to address potential fluctuations.

Create a Strong Plan for Pool Care

Everyone has different levels of comfort when performing each of the three Cs of pool care. If you’d rather leave the chemical handling to the professionals, you can hire maintenance crews to visit your property regularly. Your pool installer can also tell you which chemicals you’ll need to add based on your preferences for water quality, and you can discuss cleaning and filtration options that allow you to spend less time caring for your pool and more time having fun.

If you take care to maintain your pool on a routine basis, you can prevent damage to the mechanical systems, keep it clean, and ensure your family will be able to enjoy it for many years to come. If you haven’t yet built your pool, reach out to San Diego Pools, the pros with decades of experience. We’re one of the premier San Diego pool companies, and our team of pool design and construction experts 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.