From how to clean a green pool to how to clean a filter. With this guide you will learn how to do a complete maintenance to your pool.

With this guide you will no longer wonder how to clean a pool.

To enjoy a good dip it is not necessary to empty and refill the pool every time. Opening an inground pool requires some steps. This action, which requires a lot of time and resources, is completely unnecessary when you have the right implements.

So that this summer you can calmly bathe in clean and crystalline waters, we will present you the keys so that you learn how to clean and maintain a pool. You will even learn how to clean a green pool and filter.

How to clean a pool

If you have not done maintenance to the water during the winter, it is advisable to empty the pool and apply a descaling cleaner with a brush on the bottom and on the walls. Let it act for a few minutes and rinse it off with water. If you have a tiled pool, avoid using pressure cleaners as it can damage the tiles. Next time you go buy a new pool cleaner visit this site for knowing what's the greatest choice. Afterwards, you must refill the pool.

Now, if you are worried about taking care of the water throughout the year, it is not necessary to empty it. You must collect the residues from the surface with a net and vacuum the floor with a pool cleaner , eliminating the impurities directly down the drain.

Next, you must wash the filter system (later we will tell you in detail how to do it).

The next step is to regulate the pH . Using a pH meter, verify that the value is between 7.2 and 7.6. If it's lower, apply a pH booster directly to the water. Otherwise, use a pH reducer in the same way as in the previous case, never through the skimmer.

Next, you have to disinfect the water . For this you have two options:

With chlorine : to be safe, the chlorine level must be between 1mg / l and 1.5mg / l. You can use liquid chlorine , powder (granules), or tablets (with a clarifying buoy). If your pool is painted, the instant is better so that it does not discolor it. If it is coated, you can use any type. The amount will depend on the type of chlorine and the volume of water, so it is best to check the manufacturer's recommendations. If you had to empty the pool, this should be done halfway through the filling.

With salt : to disinfect with salt, you must apply fast dissolving chlorine adding between 3 k and 5 k of salt per m3 according to the manufacturer's instructions. According to your needs, there are different types of pool cleaners. Next, you must start the salt chlorinator and the filtration equipment. Later, verify that the pH is between the appropriate values.

To prevent the appearance of algae , it will be necessary to add an algaecide for swimming pools . Finally, after applying the products, it is convenient to run the filter for a few hours . It is worth remembering that the addition of products must be done in the absence of bathers.

How to rinse the pool water

Due to filtration problems, high pH, ​​ineffective filter backwashing, and algae formation, the water can become cloudy. To clarify it, an excellent alternative is to add flocculant for swimming pools . This product makes the particles suspended in the water become larger so that the filter can retain them. Additionally, it removes oxidized metal ions that the filter cannot trap on its own.

How to clean a green pool

If your pool has a serious cloudiness or algae problem, it's best to perform a shock treatment, also called super chlorination. A swimming pool can have many kinds of shapes. To do this, you will need chlorine powder and liquid flocculant , and follow the following steps:

Sweep the walls and bottom of the pool.

Apply the flocculant according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

Let it sit for at least 12 hours and vacuum the bottom.

Measure the pH and adjust it if necessary.

Add a dose of algaecide and filter with recirculation mode for 2 to 4 hours.

Apply double the dose of chlorine powder.

If after several attempts you do not see results, you may have problems with the filtration system. In this case, go to a technician to check it.

You can find items for pool maintenance in Mercado Libre .

How to clean a filter pool

Keeping the filter in good condition is essential for the chemical treatment to be effective, as a dirty filter makes the water quality worse and the chemicals have no effect. In addition, it influences the multiplication of germs that spread through the water.

You should clean the skimmer and water pump baskets, which is where the largest dirt, such as leaves, remains.

How to clean a pool filter

Cartridge filter

Turn off the pump and unscrew the filter cover.

Remove the cartridge.

Rinse the filter with a hose. Use your fingers or a soft brush to remove encrusted debris, taking care not to scrub too hard so as not to damage the filter.

If the filter is discolored or you can't clean it completely, replace it. It is convenient to change it every two weeks.

If you find that the inside of the filter cover is dirty, you can brush it off.

Screw on the cap making sure it is properly installed.

Sand filter

Turn off the pump.

Turn the handle at the top to the "backwash" position. This function consists of reversing the direction in which the water flows through the filter.

Open the backwash valve by turning it. If your filter doesn't have this valve, find the corresponding handle. To get the job done make sure you choose the best pool cleaner.

Turn on the pump, let it run for 2 minutes, and turn it off.

Turn the valve to the “rinse” position, turn the pump on for 2 minutes, and turn it off.

Turn the handle back to "backwash", turn the pump on for another 2 minutes and turn it off.

Change the function to "filter" and close the backwash valve.

Turn on the pump and add the water to replace what was lost in the backwash.

How to maintain a swimming pool

In order for your pool to be in good condition every time you want to bathe, you must continuously monitor the following parameters:

pH : is the acidity of the water. The ideal range is between 7.2-7.6 and you should analyze it 2 times a week.

Free residual chlorine : is the amount of active chlorine in the water. The ideal range is 0.5 to 2 ppm and you should measure this every day.

Total alkalinity (TA) : refers to the ability of the water to maintain the pH at a suitable level. It should be between 60 and 120 ppm. Measure it once a week.

Calcium hardness (CH) : is the amount of calcium dissolved in the water. 200 to 1,000 ppm is acceptable, but the ideal is between 200 and 500 ppm. It should also be measured once a week.

Cyanuric acid stabilizer : it is the ability of chlorine to be protected from UV rays, which reduce the chlorine in pool water. The ideal range is 20 to 50 ppm and should not exceed 100 ppm. You have to measure it twice a week.

How to take care of the pool water

If you want the water in your pool to stay clean and free of polluting particles, you can count on the following elements:

Pool cleaner: they are vacuum cleaners that remove waste deposited at the bottom of the pool. There are pool cleaners of various designs, designed for different types of pools.

Pool cleaner robot : ideal if you have little time. The pool cleaner robots connect to the skimmer, the pool cleaner outlet or the drain and will do the job of cleaning the pool floor for you automatically.

Saca Hojas : it is the simplest and most basic to take care of the pool water. The nets will allow you to remove dirt from the surface without great effort every time you want to bathe.

You can find a pool cleaner in Mercado Libre. Developers have created apps for pools.

Now that you know how to clean a pool, you just need to get the necessary elements and get to work!

We invite you to find swimming pools and products for their maintenance in the official Bestway , Piscería and Chilemat stores .