Nothing beats the sight of a squeaky clean, sparkling swimming pool on a sweltering summer afternoon. Understandably, like all the other things, a swimming pool needs to be taken care of to stay shining. And no matter how warm it gets you can never feel satisfied by swimming in a dirty, unkempt swimming pool. So here are the top ten tips to keep your swimming pool clean and shining:

1. Scrub The Tiles

The first and foremost sign of shabbiness that appears in the pool is the dirt accumulating between the tiles’ linings. It gives your pool a dirty look and spoils your swimming experience. To keep your pool clean, scrub the tiles regularly (at least once a week) to maintain its clean and shiny look.

2. Regular Skimming

Leaves, bugs and other debris can spoil the look of your pool and also contaminate the water. Make sure that you skim the pool regularly using a long-handled net and remove the debris before they sink to the bottom.

3. Vacuum Your Pool

Another alternative for removing debris from your pool is by using modern electronic water vacuum cleaners. These vacuum cleaners remove the debris from your pool and give you a pristine and sparkling pool.

4. Check The Filters

Filters can be of many types but the basic principle about any filter is that it needs to be regularly monitored for cleanliness. Maintain a record book for convenience to note the date of filter inspection. The ideal interval is once a week, but depending on the quality of water you can set a frequency that suits you.

5. Clean/Replace The Pool Filters

When the filters get dirty/choked you need to either replace or clean them depending on the type of the filter. The cartridge type filters are disposable and need to be replaced with new ones when dirty. While the sand type filters can be cleaned and re-used. Don’t forget to keep your filters clean as they are extremely important in providing you clean water in the pool.

6. Add Chlorine

Organic contaminants in the pool can become an issue if not properly dealt with. Thus, chlorine is a widely used solution to free your pool from unwanted swimmers (bacteria). But do not add too much chlorine as it can cause eye irritation.  

7. Check The pH Level

The pH level of pool water needs to be tested regularly as it gives you a good idea about the amount of chlorine you are using is sufficient or not, and if any adjustment to its quantity is required.

8. Keep It Covered

After all the hard work cleaning the pool, you’ll not want it to get dirty again right? Get a good cover for your pool and avoid the hassle of having to clear the debris over and over again.

9. Do A Deep Cleaning Session Every Season

It is recommended to do a thorough cleaning session every season. It can be time-consuming, but it will give you a substantial amount of relief for a good part of the season.

10. Don’t Leave It Empty

And last but not least, while cleaning the pool try not to leave it completely empty as dust and dirt can accumulate on the empty floor and add to your work.