When it comes to gardening, nothing says ‘I love nature’ like a freshly washed pool. It doesn’t really matter what type of pool you have — whether it’s a pool in the desert or one in the snow — a pool is always a pool. However, like with most things in life, there is a right way and a wrong way to maintain a pool. After all, you’re in the water a lot, so you want it to be clean! That’s where this article comes in. We’ll tell you how to clear up cloudy pool water so you can enjoy the crystal-clear swimming holes once more.
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Get The Right Equipment
To begin with, you’ll need some basic equipment. This is something you’ll want to have in your home before you even think about taking it outside. You’ll need a pail, a strainer, a hose, and a nozzle. The pail is where you’ll pour the cloudy water from. The strainer will help you remove the impurities from the water, and the hose and nozzle will be used to direct the flow of water from the pail into the pool.
Other things you’ll need include either a submersible pump or an air pump. A submersible pump is a perfect choice if you live in an area where there is a lot of rainfall. This type of pump will operate quietly and effectively even when it’s under 10 feet of water. It’ll need a regular supply of fresh water to function, which is something you’ll have to keep an eye on.
The Right Way To Clear Up Cloudy Pool Water
Now that you have all of that equipment, it’s time to get to work. Begin by emptying the pail into the pool. You don’t want any residual drops of water left in the pail, as this could potentially cause problems for the ecosystem in your pool area. When you’re done, empty the pail and give the pool a good rinse. In the case of very cold weather, you may need to warm the water a bit before you begin rinsing it. If the water is particularly dirty, you may need to use a bit of chlorine to give it a decent clean-up.
When you’re finished, you can let the dirt settle for a bit before you hit the showers. If you have any children or pets around the pool area, now would be a good time to remind them of their puppy dog’s first bath or kitty’s need for a scratch. You may want to put a towel over the outside rim of the pool to help keep the water clean during this process.
How Often Should You Do This?
Now that you have your pool area looking spick and span, it’s time to re-evaluate how often you should do this routine. This is a difficult question to answer, as it depends on your personal preferences and the type of pool you have. If you have a very large pool, you may want to do this cleaning more frequently or even every week. Smaller pools may only need to be cleaned once every two weeks, and even then it’s a crapshoot as to when this will be necessary. The key is to know when your pool needs to be cleaned and when to stop cleaning it. To that end, if you have any green stuff growing at the bottom of your pool, stop cleaning it!