Cleaning the pool: step by step to clean bathing fun

What could be better than enjoying a relaxing dip in your own pool on hot days? A pool in the garden is one of the most popular places to stay for young and old in summer. But in order for you to enjoy unadulterated bathing fun at all times, you have to clean the pool. We'll show you helpful tips on how to improve your Keeping the pool clean and for a Excellent water quality .

How often a complete basic cleaning of your pool is necessary depends on the location and the number of users. A Pool under trees, near agricultural areas or with many romping children pollutes faster . Basically, you should completely clean your private swimming pool in the garden at the beginning of the season. To do this, proceed as follows:

• Pisces with a landing net all dirt floating on and in the water such as leaves, branches, algae and dead insects. This is always the first step when cleaning your pool.
• Now let the Water from the pool . The best way to do this is with a submersible pump. Emptying takes a lot of time, so take the opportunity to clean the area around the pool of dirt. Sweep the tiles, clean the grout, and pluck weeds.
• When the pool is empty, sweep the coarse dirt at the bottom together.
• Now it's time to clean the pool liner. Unfortunately, the only thing that helps here is the courageous grip on the scrubbing brush and brush . If you notice greasy dirt at the water's edge, use special pool cleaning agents. With a brush, sponge and a pool edge cleaner, you can easily remove this dirt as well.
• Finally, reach for the Water hose to clean the pool and remove the dissolved dirt as well as the pool cleaners.
• Now fill the pool with fresh water.

When you clean the pool, take care of the pool filter as well. Whether and how you need to clean the filter depends on the system you're using:

• Sand filter: With sand it is cheap and thorough to purify the water in the pool. In the case of cloudiness, add a flocculant that binds the small suspended particles into larger flakes. Then these also get stuck in the sand.You clean sand filters by backwashing, but every now and then the filter material has to be replaced. When you clean the pool, check whether rinsing is sufficient or whether the filter needs to be refilled.
• Cartridge filters: Here you use ready-made cartridges with filter material, which you insert into the filter. These must either be cleaned by hand or replaced.
• Precoat or diatomaceous earth filters: These models work on the principle of the sand filter. Again, please do a rinse cycle or replace the filter material when you clean your pool. Diatomaceous earth is particularly fine and has excellent filtration performance, but these systems are expensive.

At the end of the big pool cleaning, the water values are still on the agenda. You have to check them and possibly adjust them as well as Disinfectant in the pool water .

• pH value: The right pH value of the water is not only good for the skin. If the pH value is too high, annoying limescale deposits form. Water that is too acidic, on the other hand, causes corrosion on the fittings and the filter system.In addition, pool disinfectants work best at an ideal pH of 7 to 7.6.
• Disinfection: To prevent bacteria from multiplying, your pool needs disinfection. Chlorine or oxygen are common.
• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Algaecide: To avoid the formation of algae in the pool, it makes sense to add a product that inhibits growth.

During the bathing season, you should keep the pool clean. We will show you at what intervals you should clean the pool.

Pool cleaning: daily

• Remove leaves, branches and insects
• Cleaning the skimmer
• Detect possible algae growth
• Check pH
• Fill up with water if necessary

Pool cleaning: weekly

• Clean the pool floor with a pool vacuum cleaner
• Clean the walls and edges of the pool
• Empty pump basket

Our tip for cleaning: A pool cleaning robot reliably takes this task off your hands. It covers the floor and edges evenly, loosens the dirt and sucks it in. There is no easier way to clean a pool.

Pool cleaning: monthly

• Check water values in detail
• If necessary, add flocculant
• Carry out filter flushing or cartridge cleaning (or cartridge replacement)

It is essential to keep the pool clean. Because with regular pool maintenance, you ensure Best hygienic conditions and make sure that the pool, filter system and Accessories last a long time.

• Carry out a thorough cleaning every spring.
• Create a daily, weekly, and monthly schedule to clean the pool.
• Investing in a pool robot that automatically cleans the bottom and edge.

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