Owning a swimming pool brings a family together and memories for a lifetime. However, it comes with the responsibility of regular swimming pool maintenance.

Some swimming pool chores have to be done daily, weekly and monthly to maintain a healthy swimming pool.

It is easier to keep up with regular swimming pool maintenance than to pay for repairs due to negligence. With a little organization and time each of the following duties will help save you money and keep a healthy swimming pool balance.

Daily:

• Skim debris from pool

The good news is that there is only one thing to do every day. Doing this will prevent your pump, filter and motor from working extra hard if there is too much buildup after a few days.

Weekly:

• Test the pH and adjust
• Check water level and adjust
• Clean skimmer and pump strainer baskets
• Vacuum the swimming pool
• Brush the pool and concentrate on the tile

Keeping proper water balance is the foundation to extending the life of your swimming pool water. Do not make the mistake of solely relying on your swimming pool filter and pump equipment.

Monthly:

• Clean your salt cell or chlorinator
• Backwash and thoroughly clean your filter
• Stabilize your water using salt or stabilizer

Doing these three things monthly will help maintain your swimming pool in tip top condition by operating correctly and keeping a sanitary environment.

Following these basic daily, weekly, and monthly duties will help make your swimming pool a more enjoyable asset. However, forgetting to do them will cause problems that could turn out to be costly.

If you feel that your life is too hectic make sure that you hire a professional to keep your pool properly cleaned and balanced.

Here at Pool Sharks, our professionals have the right training and years of experience that are sure to provide you with the service that you expect.

If you would like more information regarding our swimming pool maintenance contracts, please contact us by phone, email, or our contact page.

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Many pool owners take for granted the great advantages of swimming pool lights. From a stylish addition to a safety measure, here are some reasons to have and maintain swimming pool lights.

Proper lighting in the swimming pool is imperative if you are to take a swim at night. You will be able to make sure that you and your guests know where the deep end of the swimming pool is thus avoiding accidents. Also, you will be able to see where the edges are so you don’t bump your head against a wall, and if there are other swimmers in your surroundings you will be able to see those who may be in need.

Swimming pool lighting can be of special importance if you have young children in your hosuehold. You will be able to easily monitor anytime during the night if there is anyone inside your swimming pool.

Swimming pool lights can also help you if you are a night owl and decide to clean your pool at night. Many choose to do this since they can avoid the hot weather and sunburns.

As a stylish option, swimming pool lights come in a great variety of colors that can light up your pool party. If you have never had funky colored lights in your swimming pool, it may be time to spice it up.

These lights come in a great variety of colors that are sure to add some spunk to your pool, whether you have swimmers in it or just to have a cool focal point to an inside party.

If you would like more information on cost and maintenance of swimming pool lights please feel free to contact any of our experts at Pool Sharks whether at the office or while cleaning your pool.

Baking soda has proven through the years to be an extremely effective cleaning agent. With so many chemicals and cleaning solutions out in the market today we can easily spend hundreds of dollars trying to find the right one for us.

Two handy uses for baking soda with your swimming pool is that it helps maintain normal levels of pH in the water and also keeps your swimming pool’s alkalinity levels normal.

This will keep your swimming pool water crystal clear and keep the chemicals from burning your eyes.

For correct pH balance in your swimming pool add baking soda as indicated below:

If pH is: Add per 10,000 Gallons of Water

Less than 7.2                                                          3-4 lbs.

Between 7.2-7.5                                                          2 lbs.

Above 7.5                                                   Don’t add baking soda.

If your pH is above 7.8 you may lower it by adding sodium bisulfate or acid as needed.

For balanced alkalinity levels in your swimming pool:

If Alkalinity is: Add per 10,000 Gallons of Water

20 ppm                                                                   12 lbs.

40 ppm                                                                    9 lbs.

60 ppm                                                                    6 lbs

80 ppm                                                                   3 lbs.

110 ppm or higher                                       Don’t add baking soda.

Baking soda is an extraordinary cleaning agent that can help you reduce your swimming pool maintenance cost in a while being environmentally friendly at the same time.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a pool cleaning, feel free to contact us. Our trained swimming pool experts here a Texas Pool Sharks will be happy to assist you in all of your swimming pool needs.