How Do I Know If My Pool Is Safe to Swim In?
Summer is right around the corner, and if you’re like most people, that means you’re ready to jump in the pool for some much-needed relief from the summer heat. However, before you can fully enjoy relaxing in your pool, it’s important to make sure it is safe to swim in.
Check Your Pool for These 5 Things
When inspecting a pool to determine whether or not it is safe to swim in, you should always check the following things:
● Water clarity: You should be able to clearly see the bottom of the pool. If the water is cloudy or green there may be algae or bacteria present in the water. This could be due to imbalanced chemicals or lack of water circulation.
● Smell: The water should not have a strong chlorine smell. That smell is a chemical compound created when chlorine interacts with sweat, urine, hair, and skin. A strong chlorine smell means there isn’t enough chlorine to disinfect the water. It can also cause skin and eye irritation.
● The feel of water and pool walls: If the water and pool walls feel slimy or oily it probably means the chlorine isn’t working and could mean there is unhealthy bacteria in the water. It also increases the chances of slips and injuries.
● Water circulation: Pool jets help to circulate pool chemicals and filter the water to keep it clean. Put your hand in front of the jet and you should feel the water being forced out. The pool pump and filter should run 8-10 hours a day for the best results.
● Chemical balance: The proper chemical balance ensures that the pool water is safe and enjoyable to swim in. You should test the pool water at least once per week and adjust the chemicals as needed. The ideal chemical balance is:
○ pH between 7.2 and 7.6
○ Alkalinity between 120 and 150 ppm
○ Chlorine between 1 and 3 ppm
○ Calcium hardness between 200 and 400 ppm
Pool Cleaning and Maintenance by Pink Dolphin Pool Care
Pink Dolphin Pool Care can help ensure your pool is safe to swim in. We know the best way to ensure your pool is safe to swim in is by properly cleaning and maintaining it. Regular cleaning and maintenance includes testing the chemical levels, skimming the surface to clear debris, vacuuming the pool floor, and cleaning the filters. It also requires checking pool equipment like pumps, heaters, and filters is necessary to ensure that they are functioning correctly.
There is a lot that goes into keeping your pool clean, safe, and enjoyable. If you don’t have time to properly maintain your pool, or if you’d rather spend your time enjoying the pool than cleaning it, hire Pink Dolphin for affordable and routine pool services.
Pink Dolphin Pool Care is a well respected and reliable pool care company serving Glendale, North West Valley, Peoria, Sun City, and other communities in the Phoenix area.
We provide full-service pool cleaning that includes everything you need to keep your pool in top condition.
Services can be scheduled as needed or on a weekly basis, so you never have to worry about if your pool is safe to swim in. With Pink Dolphin, it will be!
To schedule pool cleaning or repair services, call Pink Dolphin Pool Care at (602) 688-7465.
