A Wet Break From the Summer Sunshine in Your Own Swimming Pool

Homes in Arizona often come with a private swimming pool. With the hot summers there is nothing better than a refreshing dip in your pool after a hot day for the whole family. There are many benefits to owning a swimming pool but there is maintenance work required and problems to solve. The majority of common problems for pool owners are cheap and easy to fix with a little know how and help.

There's Calcium, Debris and Algae

The most common problems that pool owners have to face are calcium, debris, algae, burning eyes, chlorine odor and cloudy pool water. Calcium accumulates around the edges of pools and in the filtering system works. Calcium is not harmful for swimmers but it may be uninviting and it can, with time, clog up your filtering system. Algae while usually green, comes in many forms and if your pool has it in any form, it will be unsafe to swim in it. Debris can be a real annoyance especially for Arizonans during the monsoon season as you may have to skim the pool daily to keep it clean.

Improper chemical balance of your pool is likely the source of many of your other issues. Too much or not enough chlorine, pH too high or too low, aggregate alkalinity too low or calcium too high can lead to a variety of issues like a cloudy pool or stinging eyes. Fortunately there are simple solutions to all of your common pool problems that you can do yourself or with a bit of help.

If your water is hard, you will likely need to find a chlorine product that does not contain calcium hypochlorite which can result in higher levels of calcium deposits leading to more problems. Inspecting your chemical levels should reduce mineral buildups and keep your pool clear so you avoid a heavy chlorine smell and protect swimmers' eyes from the chemicals. Litter can be a real annoyance but unless you want to purchase a pool cover it is a necessary part of daily pool care to clear it. Skim your pool daily and be sure to check your filter often and spray it down with a hose as necessary.

Solutions that Work for Pool Owners

The best thing you can do is find a community retailer that sells pool chemicals and avail yourself of the education they can give. They can guide you to a chemical testing kit so you can determine the chemical levels you are dealing with. Once you have identified what your chemical levels are you can find products to correct any deficiencies that may be causing you problems. The supplier should know exactly how to treat each issue and be able to instruct you on what to do for your pool.

A Refreshing Perk of Pool Real Estate

Taking a plunge in your sparkling turquoise pool on a summer day is so much better when the chemical levels are perfect. Test them frequently and you and the whole family will be able to spend much more time in that beautiful pool and your only problem will be preventing the whole neighborhood from stopping by for a swim.