Summer is a busy season. Your family adores swimming, but you feel like you’re too busy to focus on providing consistent maintenance.

Constantly avoiding cleaning or treating the pool guarantees that something will go wrong. Read about some issues that can occur if you don’t clean your pool!

A Clear Pool Turns Green

Instead of feeling thrilled to jump into the crisp, clear water, the pool is a shade of dark green. It resembles the disgusting lake water you typically avoid. There’s a chance that algae are forming within the pool.

Poor water circulation, filtration, and lack of sanitation will cause algae. Paired with hot and sunny days, algae are more likely to appear.

To make cleaning the pool easier, there are some essential pool supplies to always have on hand. You won’t need to make a last-minute trip to the store for chlorine because you already have an ample supply at home. When your pool has algae, maintain consistent chlorine levels and add weekly pool algaecide to eliminate its existence.

Potential Illnesses Caused by Bacteria

Chlorine not only eliminates algae, it will eliminate harmful bacteria and microorganisms. If you rarely check the water or add chlorine infrequently, there are likely dangerous contaminants within the water.

Young children swim around and gulp water constantly when swimming atop the water with floaties. They don’t know any better! As they swallow contaminated water, they will likely become sick and experience diarrhea.

This situation is preventable. Every week, remember to test the water to ensure enough chlorine or sanitizer is present to kill bacteria and harmful microorganisms. Afterward, balanced, sanitized water is safe for people of all ages to swim in.

Cloudy Water From a Clogged Filter

Pool filters are not designed to last a lifetime. They block dirt, debris, and algae from entering the water’s pool supply. Once it’s filled up, you’ll experience several issues with the pool.

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One apparent problem you’ll see is cloudy, dirty water. This means the filter cartridge is at maximum capacity and cannot filter any more substances from the water.

Before replacing the filter entirely, try rinsing it out with water and removing all debris. If that doesn’t work, it’s time to replace the filter. Remember to clean the new filter once every six months to extend its lifespan and keep your pool clean.

Watching Scale Build Up on the Surfaces

Brushing down the floor and walls is a crucial component when cleaning your pool. If you skip this step, you may endure scale build-up.

Calcium is a common mineral found in water. However, when the pool’s levels or filters aren’t regulated, it can leave white or gray films on the surfaces inside the pool. Soon, they harden and become increasingly difficult to remove.

Eliminating scale build-up is an easy fix with regular maintenance. Use a brush to scrape down the sides when you notice debris lingering on the pool’s walls.

Don’t allow all these things to go wrong with your pool this summer. Remember to clean the pool so it’s always swimming-ready!