It
is important to take care of your pool on a weekly
basis. We understand it is much more enjoyable to
swim in your pool then to maintain it so we offer
customized maintenance and vacuum packages. Or for
those of you who enjoy taking time to out and maintain
your pool, we have included some help hints to help
you out.
Maintenance Package Vacuuming
Package Weekly
Pool Maintenance
Maintenance
Package
The maintenance program is geared
towards the pools that have some sort of automatic
vacuum system or built in floor cleaning systems.
For this program, we will come once a week and check
and adjust the automatic pool cleaner, Backwash
the filter, clean the pump and skimmer basket, fill
the chemical feeder, test and adjust the chemical
levels, as well as clean the waterline when necessary.
We will also take a water sample with us and complete
a thorough computerized analysis on your water and
suggest recommendations.
View our brochure or call us for details
Vacuuming
Package
This package is ideal for those
customers without an automatic pool cleaner. This
package includes vacuuming of the pool as well as
the services included in the maintenance package.
View our brochure or call us for details
Weekly
Pool Maintenance
1. Skim Off Leaves and Debris
Use your leaf skimmer to remove any physical debris
from the pool surface. Do this before it sinks to
the bottom, where it can be harder to reach and
create stains.
2. Brush Walls
Brush the walls in a downward motion to push sediment
toward the center of floor so it can be easily vacuumed.
Brushing also helps eliminate any algae that may
be starting to form.
3. Vacuum
Attach your manual or automatic vacuum head to your
vacuum pole and hose. Submerge the vacuum head and
hose and let it fill with water, at which point
it should sink below the surface. The most common
hook up method is through the skimmer, but you can
also use a dedicated vacuum line if you have one.
4. Clean Skimmer(s)
You should clean out your skimmer basket weekly
or more often if necessary. Removing debris allows
the skimmer to operate at maximum efficiency.
5. Check Water Circulation
The circulation system includes the skimmer, pump,
drains, and filter. Its’ main purpose is to
distribute chemicals throughout the pool and filter
out debris. Run your pump long enough each day to
ensure proper filtration.
6. Check Filter
The three most popular types of filters - sand,
cartridge, and vertical grid DE - screen out debris
and particles from you pool water. You should clean
and maintain your filter according to the manufacturer's
directions.
7. Check Chemicals & Shock
Test your pool water frequently (daily or weekly
depending on use) and add chemicals if necessary,
following manufacturers' directions. A regular shock
treatment cleanses the water of algae, bacteria,
swimmer waste and any other organic matter that
may have entered the pool. It also prevents bacteria
and algae growth, cloudy water, and chlorine odor
and eye irritation. You should also top up your
pucks and add your weekly preventative algaecide.
Automatic Pool Cleaners
Step 1: Preparing Your Vacuum:
Your pool may have it’s own dedicated vacuum
line, but if not you can hook up your vacuum through
your skimmer.
Put the vacuum in the water with all of the hose
attached. Let the unit fill up with water. Ensure
that the vacuum hose is filled with water as well,
which can be done one of two ways. Either put the
end of the hose up against a return jet and wait
for it to push air out and sink below the surface,
or force water through by alternately sinking and
lifting the hose.
Step 2: Vacuum Hook-Up
Through Skimmer
Once the line is full of water, send the hose through
the skimmer weir and attach the end of the hose
to the hole that leads to your pool equipment. If
you see two holes in the skimmer, the one furthest
from the pool generally leads to your equipment
while the other is for the main drain.
Note: Do not coil or roll up automatic pool clearer
hose. The sections should be separated and laid
flat so that they do not become permanently bent.
