Cleaning:
Frequency: Vacuum once a week. Brush and Skim once per day.
The next step in the trifecta of pool maintenance is cleaning which comprises brushing your pool, skimming the debris off the top, and vacuuming the pool. Manual maintenance is a normal part of pool ownership unless you own a robotic pool cleaner which will do it for you.
Brush:
Scrubbing the walls with a pool brush pool prevents algae, staining, and scaling, especially around “dead areas” such as steps, ladders, crevices, and below the skimmer.
Skim:
Skimming the surface of the water with a net or leaf rake removes large debris. This debris is unattractive to swimmers and can fall to the bottom of your pool where it can leave stains.
Vacuum:
Vacuuming your pool is another essential part of removing debris that can reduce circulation and damage your pool. You can use a vacuum head, hose, and pole attached to your skimmer through a vacuum plate. Click here for a step-by-step guide to vacuuming your pool.