5 Pool Care Tips for the Do-It-Yourself Pool Owner

Keep Your Pool Free From Debris

How can you do this? Great question! If you don’t have a skimming net, it’s time to make the investment. Take 30 minutes out of your day (or maybe assign it as a summertime chore for the kids) to skim the pool to remove bugs, dirt, and other debris. Make it a time to relax and enjoy the calming water. If there is dirt on the bottom of the pool, invest in a pool vacuum to prevent that from coming to the surface!
Dealing with Sunblock and Other Oils from Lotions

That’s right, when folks hop in the pool, all of the oils from sunblock don’t just disappear. They stay in your pool! Not something you want to keep building up, right? Well, another one of our pool care tips includes a way to help with this issue. Throwing a tennis ball in the pool can soak up these oils keep them at bay.
Always Keep Your Filter Clean
Just because you skim and vacuum your pool often doesn’t mean that there’s won’t be debris and dirt you can’t see. Switch your filter to the backwash setting in order to remove these items that may have gotten stuck. However, be wary of doing this too often — try to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations because cleaning it too much can make it ineffective.

Pay Attention to Areas Around the Pool
Is your pool surrounded by loose rocks or sand? If so, these may get kicked into the pool upon occasion and could mean that you’ll need to keep a close eye on the area. Sweep around the pool often to keep any debris as far away from the pool entrance as possible.
Check Your Chemicals Often
As a pool owner, you know how important it is to maintain proper water chemistry. Every week, test the chemical balance in your pool with pH strips that can let you know how alkaline or acidic your pool is. Ensuring that these are in balance will prevent harmful bacteria growth in your pool.

At San Juan Pools & Spas, we love our pool care DIYers! Stop by anytime to talk with one of our experts. We love answering all your questions and talking all things pools and backyard. We also have everyday low prices on chemicals, supplies, and equipment so you can get the best advice and products all in one place.

No matter what your pool or spa care needs are, we would love to help. Contact us for the best (and friendliest) advice in Pekin, Illinois.

About San Juan Pools & Spas

San Juan Pools & Spas is the premier swimming pool and hot tub dealer and pool supply store in Pekin, Illinois, serving the entire Peoria area. Our company offers everything you need to create the perfect backyard retreat, including inground pools, above ground pools, hot tubs and swim spas.

We offer a number of other fine home products in our extensive showroom, including gazebos, massage chairs and a full line of pool and spa chemicals and accessories. We are an authorized dealer of San Juan Fiberglass Pools, as well as Splash SuperPool above ground pools, Hot Spring Spas, Caldera Spas, and Freeflow Spas. We offer excellent on-the-spot financing and also take trade-ins on hot tubs. We are excited to help make your backyard dreams come true.

San Juan Pools & Spas has an unrivaled retail center and showroom dedicated to quality products and superior customer satisfaction. Contact us for more information by calling 309-692-0292 or visiting our website at sanjuanpekin.com.