05/20/2025
Planning to have people swimming this weekend?
Here are four things to do to get your pool ready:
Test Your Water NOW, Not Later
Test your water chemistry ASAP (not the morning of the party). Make sure your pH is between 7.4-7.6 and your free chlorine is around 3 PPM.
This gives you plenty of time to make adjustments.
Do a Quick Clean of Your Surfaces and Filter
Skim the surface to remove leaves and debris, brush the walls and floor to dislodge any clinging contaminants, and vacuum up anything that's settled to the bottom.
Don't forget to clean or backwash your filter, too. Then run your pump continuously for the next 24 hours.
Shock a Day or Two Before
If your water is murky, use chlorine shock. Just make sure you wait at least 24 hours (ideally longer) before you let people swim, and recheck your chlorine levels before anyone gets in the water.
The Final Day-Of Check
Skim out any debris and do a quick water test to make minor, last-minute adjustments.
Set up your pool toys, arrange your seating, and get ready to enjoy the unofficial start to summer!
Get Ready, and STAY Ready
The best pool parties happen when you're not scrambling to take care of your water. And that comes from having a simple, effective maintenance routine in place all season long.