| Owning an above ground pool can mean a lot of | | | | Check The Chlorine Level Every Day |
| work. Above ground swimming pool maintenance | | | | Investing in a good pool testing kit is a must. As |
| is very important because they are an open | | | | chlorine levels decrease algae and fungi are more |
| water system. This means that they're highly | | | | likely to grow. These can be difficult to clean and |
| susceptible to environmental factors such as | | | | neutralize, so be sure your chlorine is doing it's job. |
| algae, bacteria, fungi, viruses and so on. | | | | If you keep your pool up during the winter, still |
| Maintaining a healthy a swimming pool can be a lot | | | | monitor it. Even in winter bacteria and other pool |
| of work, especially if you're not sure how best to | | | | enemies can creep in. |
| go about it. But it really doesn't have to be, by | | | | Vacuum Once a Week |
| following some easy and solid tips to keep the | | | | The dirt brought in by people using the people can |
| water fresh and enjoyable. | | | | build up fast. This can cause pool staining and bring |
| Cover Your Pool When Not In Use | | | | in more bacteria and such that can make your |
| I imagine you probably know this one all ready, | | | | pool unsafe to swim in. That's why I recommend |
| but I stress it because it's really important. In | | | | vacuuming at least once a week. It's quick and |
| addition you can get solar covers which are | | | | easy to do. If you're pool is used frequently, you |
| designed to trap heat from the sun. This keeps | | | | may have to vacuum more than once a week. |
| the water nice and warm. | | | | |