How to clean your above-ground pool: tips for good maintenance

The guide to cleaning your above-ground pool

How to clean your above-ground pool? Here are all the tips for good maintenance. Above-ground pools are an excellent, economical alternative to in-ground pools. However, they are constantly exposed to the weather and atmospheric agents. It should also be pointed out that the materials from which above-ground pools are made not only ensure that they can be installed in any outdoor space, but also have the additional advantage that they can be left outside even in winter without necessarily having to be dismantled. Therefore, both during their use and in winter, proper pool maintenance is necessary.

There are many products to keep the pool clean and they belong to two distinct categories:

• Chemical maintenance: includes all products to disinfect the water.
• Physical maintenance: includes various tools to clean and filter the water.

Tips for good above-ground pool maintenance

Above-ground pool maintenance is a simple operation. However, it is important to carry it out periodically to ensure not only the healthiness of the water and the cleanliness of the pool, but also to make the whole pool last longer. What is more, constant cleaning and maintenance ensures the hygiene of the pool and preserves the safety of those using it. Therefore, the water must be disinfected to eliminate and prevent the formation of bacteria, viruses, fungi and algae that are very common in water.

Preparing the pool at the start of the summer season

Preparing the pool for the start of the summer season requires simple and thorough operations. For clean, germ-free water, a preventive cleaning of the walls and bottom of the pool must be added to the filtration system, and then the water must be treated with specific chemicals, preferably applied in the evening or at night. There are many ways to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of above-ground pools! Here are some general indications.

Products and chemicals for water treatment

Once the start-up operations have been carried out, the pool is ready to be used. In any case, the first step to take to be sure of swimming in clear water and pathogenic micro-organisms is to clean the water.

Water treatment with chlorine

The most common product for disinfecting swimming pool water is chlorine. This with its bactericidal and sanitising properties is also able to eliminate fungi and algae in the water and is a highly effective but also aggressive product. In fact, it is good to pay close attention to the recommended doses so as not to have skin and eye irritation problems and not to smell it very strongly. Chlorine can be applied either in liquid form, tablets or granules. In any case, the pump filter should be operated to ensure even dispersion of the chlorine in the water.

Water treatment with active oxygen

Water treatment with active oxygen is an innovative alternative to chlorine. In fact, it is odourless, colourless, does not irritate eyes or skin and does not harm hair. Moreover, it is compatible with all purification systems and other chemical treatments such as algaecides, flocculants, pH regulators.

Water treatment with salt

Salt water treatment keeps the pool clean through a process of electrolysis. Basically, it is a chemical transformation that turns salt, through electricity, into a very powerful active disinfectant capable of effectively eliminating bacteria and algae, without leaving residues or toxic substances.
Physical pool maintenance

Disinfecting the water is not enough. In fact, it is necessary to remove leaves, insects, sand or soil that come into contact with the water on a daily basis. It is therefore necessary to have a filtering and purification system in the pool that sucks in and filters dirt effectively. 

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Physical pool maintenance

Disinfecting the water is not enough. In fact, it is necessary to remove leaves, insects, sand or soil that come into contact with the water on a daily basis. It is therefore necessary to have a filtration and purification system in the pool that sucks in and filters dirt effectively.

Water filtration

In order to keep the pool water always clear and pure, it is essential, as mentioned, to combine chemical treatments with an adequate water filtering system to purify the water thoroughly. It is possible to find above-ground pools that already include a water filtering pump inside them. Otherwise, they can be purchased separately. On the market, there are:

• The cartridge filter: this filter system is suitable for small and medium-sized above-ground pools and is easy to install.
• The sand filter: this filter system is suitable for all types of pools, and ensures maximum performance.

The walls of the pool should be brushed once a week; the filters should be washed and the prefilters cleaned with the same frequency. If the pool is used frequently, it is recommended to completely change the pool filter cartridges every fortnight.

With the right tools, you can keep your pool clean and functional at all times. A net for cleaning the surface, brushes for cleaning the walls, and a bottom cleaner or pool robot for the bottom.

For maximum safety, it is necessary to check the hygiene level of the facility often and to change the water periodically.

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Only in this way, by following these simple steps, can you enjoy the freshness of the above-ground pool, but also the peace of mind that regular and complete maintenance guarantees. All that is missing is the bar corner to spend unforgettable summer days in the garden!