Don’t Let Algae Dominate Your Swimming Pool
When the extended forecast is a steady line-up of triple digits and the most dangerous thing you encounter each day is the metal part of your car seat belt, conditions are ripe for algae to grow in your pool. Don’t let algae turn everyone’s favorite chill-out spot into an ecological science experiment! Fight back with these hot-weather swimming pool maintenance tips.
Chlorinate!
You probably already know that chlorine is your pool’s first line of defense against algae, but did you also know that sunlight is chlorine’s natural nemesis? It’s true. The UV rays of the sun actually break down free chlorine, so a perfect chlorine level in the morning can be significantly lowered by lunchtime. The best defense? A good offense. Avoid letting the chlorine level dip too low to prevent algae by monitoring it daily and chlorinating accordingly.
Skim Through!
It is quite noticeable how the local plant life has been affected by these extreme temperatures, but it becomes even more apparent when you look at your pool. Scorched trees and plants shed tons of dry leaves, flowers, seed pods, and even bark, and a lot of it can wind up in your pool. As organic matter decays, it releases nitrogen which is essential for algae to flourish. Therefore plant matter in your pool is literally feeding algae!
Brush It!
We usually advise brushing the walls, floor, steps, and benches of your pool once a week, and we include this step in our weekly pool maintenance service. It is a good idea, though, to perform one more brushing per week through the rest of the hot season. This dislodges algae before it has a chance to grow and spread along surfaces, or, in the case of black algae, below the surface. Yikes!
You can hire Allison Pool Service for your next swimming pool maintenance service in Visalia, CA as we are one of the trusted service providers in the area. For more information about what we have to offer, just give us a call at (559) 223-9026 today!