{"id":88761,"date":"2020-05-02T04:30:43","date_gmt":"2020-05-02T04:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=88761"},"modified":"2020-04-30T09:16:15","modified_gmt":"2020-04-30T09:16:15","slug":"diy-checklist-clean-maintain-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/diy-checklist-clean-maintain-pool.html","title":{"rendered":"Your Ultimate DIY Pool Maintenance Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>In This Post<\/strong><br>&#8211;<a href=\"#Pool-Cleaning-Tools\">Gather Pool Cleaning Tools<\/a><br>&#8211;<a href=\"#Clean-Skimmer-and-Pump-Basket\">Clean Skimmer and Pump Basket<\/a><br>&#8211;<a href=\"#Skim-Pool-Surface\">Skim Pool Surface<\/a><br>&#8211;<a href=\"#Brush-Pool-Sides\">Brush Pool Sides<\/a><br>&#8211;<a href=\"#Vacuum-Your-Pool\">Vacuum Your Pool<\/a><br>&#8211;<a href=\"#Clean-Pool-Filter-Cartridge\">Clean Pool Filter Cartridge<\/a><br>&#8211;<a href=\"#Check-pH-Level-of-Water\">Check pH Level of Water<\/a><br>&#8211;<a href=\"#Sanitise-Your-Pool\">Sanitise Your Pool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The summer season has almost arrived and now is the perfect time for you to get your swimming pool ready for the upcoming hot weather. Since the weather throughout the country usually stays pleasant up till April, there are high chances that you may have not used the swimming pool in your home for months. So, before you take your first dive of the season, make sure that your pool is all clean and hygienic. Well, if the water in your pool has started to turn green and there are visible signs of build-up algae, it means your pool needs a cleaning job. In case you don&#8217;t know how to clean your swimming pool yourself, we&#8217;re here to help. In this blog, we have listed down some easy but effective DIY ways to clean and maintain your pool with the help of which you can make the pool water hygienically safe and germ-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here\u2019s a DIY Checklist on How to Clean and Maintain Your Pool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering how to clean your swimming pool yourself and what pool cleaning tools you may require? The below-given DIY pool maintenance checklist will address all your concerns in this regard. So, without any further ado let\u2019s get to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gather the Tools Needed for Swimming Pool Cleaning<\/li><li>Clean the Skimmer and Pump Basket<\/li><li>Start With Skimming the Surface of Your Pool<\/li><li>Brush the Sides of Your Swimming Pool<\/li><li>Now Vacuum Your Pool<\/li><li>Clean the Cartridge of Your Pool Filter<\/li><li>Check the pH Level of Your Pool Water<\/li><li>Sanitise Your Pool Water With Chlorine<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Pool-Cleaning-Tools\">Gather the Tools Needed for Swimming Pool Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-C-30-04-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Gather the Tools Needed for Swimming Pool Cleaning\" class=\"wp-image-88777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-C-30-04-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-C-30-04-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-C-30-04-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-C-30-04-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-C-30-04-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-C-30-04.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Stock up all the required pool cleaning tools<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start cleaning your pool, make sure you have stocked up on all the types of pool cleaning tools and supplies that are needed. Here are some of the basic pool cleaning tools with their purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Rakes, Skimmers, or Nets:<\/strong> They are used to gather the debris in the pool accumulated on the surface of the water.<\/li><li><strong>Pool Vacuum:<\/strong> Pool vacuum is one of the most important tools you need to clean your pool since it easily sucks up all the dirt from the floor of your pool. There are two variants of pool vacuum available in the market. You can either pick a manual one or an automatic one.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Pool Brush:<\/strong> It is also among the important tools you need to clean your pool because it is used to clean the sides, walls, and ladder of your swimming pool.<\/li><li><strong>Telescopic Pole:<\/strong> Telescopic poles or extension poles are ideally used for swimming pool cleaning purposes. They are designed in a way that can be easily attached with makes of nets or brushes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Clean-Skimmer-and-Pump-Basket\">Clean the Skimmer and Pump Basket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the basic and most important swimming pool cleaning tips you need to follow is cleaning the skimmer and pump baskets. The pump baskets prevent debris from getting into the pump such as leaves, hair, insects, and other things, but they need to be cleaned, depending on the usage of the pool. On the other hand, clogged a skimmer or a pump basket may restrict the amount of water going into the pool, which in turns decreases the turnover rate for the clean, and filtered water entering into the pool<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Skim-Pool-Surface\">Start With Skimming the Surface of Your Pool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-E-30-04-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Start With Skimming the Surface of Your Pool\" class=\"wp-image-88780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-E-30-04-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-E-30-04-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-E-30-04-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-E-30-04-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-E-30-04-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-E-30-04.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Skim the surface of your pool using a leaf skimmer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First thing first, once you are done cleaning the skimmers and pump baskets, the next step is to start your pool cleaning task by skimming the surface of your pool using a leaf skimmer. It is one of the most important swimming pool cleaning tips. This task may be easy and can be carried on every day to make sure that the surface of your pool water is free of any debris and contamination. You can simply attach your leave skimmer to a telescopic pole or an extension pool to start. Now, let\u2019s move ahead to other important DIY ways to clean and maintain your pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Brush-Pool-Sides\">Brush the Sides of Your Swimming Pool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have cleared all the debris contaminating your pool surface, you can clean the sides of the pool and any stairs or ladders using a pool brush. It is one of the important pool maintenance tips, which should be done at least on a weekly basis, depending on the weather conditions and usage of the pool. In this case, as well, you can simply attach your pool brush to a telescopic pole and brush the dirty surfaces around your pool to make them sparkling clean. You may need to use some force to get rid of the grime where necessary. Areas like stairs where there is more poor water circulation may also need to be thoroughly cleaned. Using a pool brush is one of the most effective tips to clean and maintain your pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Vacuum-Your-Pool\">Now Vacuum Your Pool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-A-30-04-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"In the next step vacuum your pool\" class=\"wp-image-88783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-A-30-04-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-A-30-04-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-A-30-04-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-A-30-04-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-A-30-04-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-A-30-04.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Move your vacuum along the surface at the bottom of the pool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As we said, there are two types of vacuums available: the automatic and the manual ones. You need to select what best suits your need. Once you are done with the selection of your pool vacuum, set it up for your pool cleaning task. Manual pool vacuums always come with some sort of instructions or user manuals.&nbsp; For example, the vacuum&#8217;s head should always be attached in a proper way to the telescopic pole as per the instructions on the user manual of the vacuum you are using. Afterward, lower the vacuum head slowly into the pool. Now get the vacuum hose dipped into the pool. While attaching the hose to the pump, make sure that all the air particles have been removed from it. Most manual vacuum cleaners can be easily attached and detached to the pumps that come along with them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Precautionary Tip<\/strong>: If you attach the hose with the pump before all the air has been removed can damage the pump. It is among one of the most important tips to clean and maintain your pool to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For cleaning your pool using a vacuum, move it along the surface at the bottom of the pool, try to stay longer in the areas that appear dirtier. If you rely on an automatic vacuum cleaner, then you do not require you to vacuum yourself, instead, it will do the entire cleaning job by itself. You may be needing to vacuum your pool at least once or twice a week, depending on the weather conditions and the usage of your swimming pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Clean-Pool-Filter-Cartridge\">Clean the Cartridge of Your Pool Filter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The swimming pool filter system is purposed to keep the water in your pool clear and clean. It prevents leaves and different types of airborne dirt particles from getting into your pool. As the filter of any other nature, its cartridge may get dirty with time and if not cleaned every now and then it can get clogged with debris. This is why cleaning the cartridge of your pool filter is one of the most important pool maintenance tips. To clean the cartridge of your pool filter, you need to remove it, use a hose to rinse off the debris, get it air-dry thoroughly or keep it in the open air to let it dry and then reattach to the pool filter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Check-pH-Level-of-Water\">Check the pH Level of Your Pool Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-B-30-04-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Check the pH Level of Your Pool Water\" class=\"wp-image-88784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-B-30-04-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-B-30-04-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-B-30-04-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-B-30-04-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-B-30-04-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DIY-Ways-to-Clean-and-Maintain-a-Pool-B-30-04.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>pH levels of your pool should be between 7.2 and 7.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The water in your pool is regularly treated with chemicals that help maintain the pool&#8217;s cleanliness. Natural factors like weather or the heat from the sun can affect these chemical levels, which is why you should test the pH levels of your pool for at least two to three times a week. This is the process through which you can make sure that your pool water is safe to use when working on ways on how to maintain your poor yourself. You can easily buy a pH tester from any of your local supermarkets. Using a pH level tester is one of the most important steps in our DIY checklist on how to clean and maintain your pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: Ideally, the pH level of your swimming pool should be anything between 7.2 and 7.8<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Sanitise-Your-Pool\">Sanitise Your Pool Water With Chlorine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sanitising tablets that are used to keep your pool in hygienic conditions can be easily purchased online or&nbsp; from many hardware stores in your area. Using them regularly is among the best tips on how to maintain your pool yourself. They release chlorine to kill any bacteria and dissolve slowly in your pool water. However, you should always follow the instructions on the label of these tablets to properly manage the amount of chlorine your pool water needs, depending on its quantity. You can also add these sanitising tablets to different types of pool cleaning tools such as skimmers and nets, just to be sure that these tools are also don\u2019t have any germs or bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This brings us to the end of our ultimate DIY pool maintenance checklist. We hope it may make the whole pool cleaning process easier for you so that you can get it all cleaned and ready for the summer season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a side note, you may also be interested in reading our DIY guides on different types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/diy-home-improvements-projects-afternoon.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home improvement projects<\/a> such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/diy-bathroom-cleaning-tips.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DIY ways to clean your bathroom<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/ways-maintain-your-kitchen-hygiene.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DIY kitchen cleaning tips<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/tackle-urgent-repairs-lockdown.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DIY to tackle urgent home repairs during the lockdown<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/diy-home-office-desk-ideas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DIY home office desk ideas when working from home<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to read more of our informative property-related pieces, home decor tips and lifestyle guides, bookmark <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zameen Blog<\/a> in your browser and visit the page on a daily basis to follow all our latest posts. You can also keep a track of all the updates from our blog section by subscribing to our e-newsletter. For the latest updates on current affairs, keep reading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zameen News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In This Post&#8211;Gather Pool Cleaning Tools&#8211;Clean Skimmer and Pump Basket&#8211;Skim Pool Surface&#8211;Brush Pool Sides&#8211;Vacuum Your Pool&#8211;Clean Pool Filter Cartridge&#8211;Check pH Level of Water&#8211;Sanitise Your Pool The summer season has almost arrived and now is the perfect time for you to get your swimming pool ready for the upcoming hot weather. Since the weather throughout the country usually stays pleasant up till April, there are high chances that you may have not used the swimming pool in your home for months. So, before you take your first dive of the season, make sure that your pool is all clean and hygienic. Well, if the water in your pool has started to turn green and there are visible signs of build-up algae, it means your pool needs a cleaning job. In case you don&#8217;t know how to clean your swimming pool yourself, we&#8217;re here to help. In this blog, we have listed down some easy but effective DIY ways to clean and maintain your pool with the help of which you can make the pool water hygienically safe and germ-free. Let\u2019s get started! 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