It might sound obvious and logical, but a lot of people forget to do it. If you get into the pool without rinsing off first, a great deal of bacteria can enter the water – sweat, perfume, soap, deodorant, make-up – and make the water milky. It only takes a moment to rinse off before getting in.
Before entering the pool, step into a foot wash. It’s a simple but effective way to keep dirt out of your pool.
In larger pools, a filter pump is essential. A filter pump provides circulation and filters (most of) the dirt particles from the water.
To make sure that you have crystal-clear water, you should regularly add disinfectants to your pool – these include chlorine products, anti-algae products and/or flocculants. For disinfectants to work effectively, it’s important that your pH level is between 7.2 and 7.6. You can measure the pH level with test strips. Make sure to keep chemicals away from children at all times!
See dirt floating in the pool? You should be able to remove it easily with a scoop net. Perhaps you even have a swimming pool robot or vacuum cleaner?
A cover for your pool has many benefits. It not only helps to keep insects and dirt out of your pool, but also helps the pool to retain heat. A simple but very effective approach.
