The real estate market has been hot lately and there are many new homeowners and pool owners in our area, so we thought it would be a great time to touch on some of the basics of maintaining your pool. These basic maintenance items will help make your pool look more inviting and will help make your pool finish last a bit longer. One of the best ways to care for your pool and get the most out of your finish is to care for it. Proper chemistry and routine maintenance make a huge difference when it comes to caring for your swimming pool. This is certainly not an all-inclusive list but we hope these items will be useful to new pool owners and hopefully serve as a good refresher for those who may have had pools for some time now.

• Skim all debris from pool surface to keep it free of floating leaves, bugs, and organic matter
• Vacuum all debris from the floor of the pool (failure to do this will impair your ability to maintain chemical balance)
• Keep skimmer strainer basket and pump strainer basket free of leaves and debris at all times
• Maintain 1-3ppm of free chlorine levels in the water at all times
• Backwash sand filters as needed (weekly typically) and clean cartridge filters approximately every six months (on average)
• Do not drain your pool without speaking with a professional first as this can potentially cause your swimming pool to pop out of the ground
• Fix leaks and deficient items like old liners or broken tiles to prevent further damage to more expensive pool components

As mentioned, this is not a comprehensive list of how to care for your pool but instead a few key highlights of regular pool maintenance and upkeep. The maintenance aspect of your pool is likely going to be less challenging than the chemical upkeep and water balancing for most new pool owners. If your pool needs an update or its time for a total refresh, Advanced Pool & Spa has been in business for nearly 40 years and has the experience and skill to help you achieve the resurfacing or remodeling to achieve your needs and dreams. We remodel both residential and commercial pools and are ready to help you with your pool remodeling needs!