Find all the pool cleaning supplies and equipment you need including pumps, filters, and more to keep your pool clean and running smoothly all season long.
How to clean your pool: top tips and the cleaning supplies you need
Want to keep your pool sparkling and clear all season?
Start with stocking up on essential pool cleaners and tools and learning the simple steps of using them.
What cleaning equipment do you need to clean your pool?
Cleaning your pool effectively requires a variety of supplies to tackle different aspects of pool maintenance. Here is a list of what you’ll need:
Skimmer nets – Use these trusty mesh nets to remove leaves, debris and other floating contaminants.
Pool & spa vacuum cleaners – Clean grime and debris from the pool floor and walls.
Telescopic pole – Attach a net, skimmer, or brush to one of these long poles to clean hard to reach areas without getting into the water.
Water testing supplies – Monitor the pool’s pH, chlorine levels, alkalinity and more with Water Test Kits & Strips to ensure that the water is safe.
Pool chemicals – Sanitize the water with chlorine or bromine and treat any irregularities with other chemicals including shocks, clarifiers and algaecides.
Pumps – While these are not cleaning tools, they are crucial to keeping the water safe and clean. Run your pump as frequently as recommended by its manufacturer.
How often do you need to clean your pool?
The following cleaning steps should be performed once a week:
1. Skimming
2. Vacuuming
3. Scrubbing or brushing the wall
4. Cleaning the pool filter
5. Testing the water quality
6. Cleaning the pool pump basket
You’ll also need to backwash your pool filter bi-weekly, monthly or as recommended by the manufacturer. Chemicals should be added to the pool as needed based on the water testing results.
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