August is one of the hottest months of the year, and your pool is working overtime to keep you cool. But high temperatures, heavy use, and afternoon storms can take a toll on your pool’s water quality and equipment. Here are a few quick maintenance tips to keep your pool sparkling and safe this month:
- Stay on Top of Water Levels
Heat and evaporation can cause your pool’s water level to drop. After big storms, it may rise too high. Keep an eye on it and adjust as needed to protect your skimmer and pump. - Check Your Chemical Balance Weekly
Warm water is a breeding ground for algae and bacteria. Test your water at least once a week and make sure your chlorine, pH, and stabilizer levels are in the correct range. - Brush & Vacuum Regularly
With more swimmers and debris from summer storms, brushing your pool walls and vacuuming the floor keeps algae and dirt from building up. - Clean Out Skimmer Baskets
Skimmers can quickly fill up with leaves, bugs, and other debris in August. Emptying them out regularly keeps your pool’s circulation system running smoothly.
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