As the centerpiece of your backyard, your swimming pool should be an inviting space that is clean, beautiful, and sparkling. Even as temperatures drop in the fall and winter, you shouldn’t neglect pool maintenance that keeps the water clear and free of debris. Nobody wants to look at a green pool. With weekly maintenance from a trusted pool company in Tucson, you can keep your property looking great all year long.
Why Does Pool Water Turn Green?
A green pool is an imbalanced pool. Pool water turns green due to the presence of algae, which grows when there is a chemical imbalance such as low chlorine, high pH, or excess phosphates. Because your pool is constantly subjected to the elements and is a contained environment, water chemistry can easily be thrown off balance within a matter of days or even overnight. That’s why it’s essential to have a reliable pool company provide weekly maintenance to check chemical levels and make adjustments as needed. While algae overgrowth is treatable, it is much more manageable through prevention.
Along with being unsightly, algae can be a health and safety hazard as well. Algae is a welcome breeding ground for bacteria that can irritate the skin, cause ear and eye infections, and cause serious health problems if ingested. Plus, algae can clog filters and damage pool equipment, and it can stain surfaces, leaving behind long-term damage.
What’s Included in Weekly Maintenance?
When you schedule weekly pool services, your pool technician will visit on the same day each week to perform routine maintenance and assess any potential repair needs. Here’s a closer look at what’s included.
- Physical Cleanup – Your pool technician will skim the pool surface and brush or vacuum the pool floor to remove any dirt, insects, leaves, and other debris. They will also empty skimmer and pump baskets and clean pool filters to remove as many contaminants as possible while reducing potential damage to your filtration system.Â
- Water Chemistry – Water testing is a task best left to professional pool companies. During weekly maintenance, your technician will use a test kit to check your pool chemical levels and the pH of the water, adding any additional chlorine or other chemicals as needed. It is essential to balance your pool’s chlorine and pH so that the water is not hospitable to bacteria and algae.Â
- Equipment Maintenance – After cleaning and chemical adjustments, your pool technician will check the water level, inspect all pool equipment, and check the filter pressure. Routinely monitoring and maintaining pool filtration equipment will prolong its lifespan and alert you to any repair needs early, so you can replace parts and schedule repairs as needed to reduce potential long-term damage.Â
As an added benefit, weekly pool maintenance will ensure that your pool is still cared for when you are out of town. If you are planning to travel during the holidays, weekly pool cleanings can give you peace of mind that your backyard pool remains safe, clean, and beautiful.
Why Do You Need Pool Maintenance Year-Round?
Some pool owners assume that pool maintenance is only necessary when the pool is actively being used. However, that is not the case, especially in Tucson when you might heat your pool during the off season. Keeping your pool clean and well-maintained will ensure that it is always ready to use and that you don’t have to deal with a complete pool overhaul when you want to reopen your pool in the spring or early summer.
Another consideration for off-season pool maintenance is that without people regularly swimming in the water, it will not circulate as much. So, you want to make sure your pool equipment is working properly all winter long to keep water moving, so that standing water does not invite algae and turn your pool water green and cloudy. Additionally, the winter season brings rain, wind, and sometimes even snow, which can all throw off your pool’s chemical balance.
Are you in need of pool service for your Tucson pool? Valley Oasis Pools has you covered. We can customize a maintenance plan that works for your schedule and budget. We service any residential pool or spa, whether it was installed by us or another Tucson pool company. Contact us to schedule a pool maintenance consultation today.
