How to Maintain that True Blue Crystal Clean Pool Water Color after Fire-up

Our New Pool & Spa has just been completed – we are so excited to enjoy our new backyard living space oasis.

Anything Wet Pools & Spas is one of the leading pool and spa builders in South Florida, located in Loxahatchee Groves. We have been serving customers & clients in the Palm Beach, Martin, St Lucie, Broward, Dade County areas for well over twenty years, and are dedicated to creating the backyard outdoor living space of your DREAMS. Whether you are in need of functionality, luxury, a timeless stunning design, affordability or a designers dream oasis ,..  we can provide exactly what you need.

Here are some tips from QUESTIONS asked from our clients after the fire-up process:

How often should you brush your pool? Brushing thoroughly 1-2 times per week will prevent any materials from having the time to create a stain. Brush to Prevent Algae: Every pool can grow algae, but plaster, quartz, and aggregate finishes are more susceptible. Using a 50/50 brush is the best to use on your pool surface, as its not too hard or too soft. A 50/50 brush is 50% nylon and 50% stainless steel.

How often should you vacuum your pool? In general, it’s a good idea to vacuum your pool once a week. You should also vacuum your swimming pool any time you notice large amounts of debris, dirt, or leaves on the floor of the pool (for example, your pool may need vacuuming after a heavy storm)

How often should you clean your pool filter? Cartridge pool filters should at least be cleaned every 2-6 weeks. Depending on the PSI pressure,  that will depend on how often it should be cleaned. Your filter cartridge should be replaced at least once a year.

What chemicals do you need for a swimming pool? Pool water chemistry essentially revolves around supporting chlorine to do its job. It is a crucial component in maintaining the condition of your pool as it destroys and prevents algae from forming. You will need to balance out the Chlorine, PH, Alkalinity, Stabilizer, Calcium Hardness & Salt if you have the system.

What are the different algae types? Black Algae. Every pool owner dreads the presence of black algae. Although it is known as black algae, it is a dark blue-green in color. Green Algae. Green algae are one of the most common found algae in your pool. Yellow algae. Compared to black and green algae, yellow algae grows slow.

How often should I shock my pool? Most pool owners will shock once every 1 to 2 weeks –this is ideally what you should be aiming for with your pool maintenance schedule. You’ll come across various thoughts on this topic. Some people say you must shock once a week, while others are fine shocking once a month! It’s also important to understand that you can’t over shock. The worst thing that will happen is the pool’s chlorine level will be temporarily spiked and then naturally burn off after a few hours of sun exposure. Another downside to over shocking is that you’ll just be wasting your money.

Should I be using tablets? Chlorine tablets are terrible for your pool if they are the sole source of chlorine. A chlorine tablet has two side effects that most pool owners don’t realize: It has a pH of 2.9 but more importantly, it lowers Total Alkalinity (TA).
It is 52% cyanuric acid (aka conditioner or stabilizer) by weight and each one increases the cyanuric acid level (CYA) in your pool water.

How often should I be testing my water? In general, pool water should be tested at least once a week. During the swimming season, it is recommended to check water chemistry 2 to 3 times a week. If your pool receives high usage, it may need testing more frequently.

“The pools true blue water color resides in the eye of the beholder – blessed by the Sun to sparkle and shine.”

Anything Wet Pools & Spas will design the pool of your dreams … With Us, Anything is Possible!