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How to Maintain Your Home Pool

You have just purchased a new home and the good new is it has a swimming pool.
You have just purchased a new home and the bad news is it has a swimming pool.
Owning a home with a pool can be a wonderful fun filled experience, but is also necessary that you realize the responsibility and expense that goes along with owning a pool.
It is essential that you are totally aware that if you own a pool either in the ground or above the ground you are aware of the amount of maintenance and money that is involved in maintaining the pool.
In this article I would like to highlight some of the responsibilities that go along with pool ownership.
First, I can never say enough about safety if you are a new pool owner.
Every summer we hear numerous stories on the news about the unfortunate drowning deaths of little children in neighbors pools.
If your pool does not have a secure gate surrounding your pool or a child proof pool cover, it is essential that is one of the first tasks you have regarding your pool.
There are all kinds of decorative gates and functional covers ranging in price.
So do not put off getting one.
Secondly, By being a pool owner you are responsible for maintaining its cleanliness.
A dirty pool is unsightly as well as unhealthy.
All kinds of diseases can breed in a dirty pool.
It can become a magnet for insects carrying diseases.
Make sure that you either skim the leaves and debris out of your pool or have a device that can do this for you.
Third, checking the chemicals in your pool is very important.
You must check the balance of chemicals in your pool on a regular basis.
Kits are sold to help you with the testing.
The chemicals must be purchased and added as needed.
If you have an improper balance of chemicals in your pool in can make swimmers sick.
Fourth, you want to keep your pool free of debris and objects that can hurt a swimmer.
If you are a pool owner you must be aware of what is in your pool.
Being a pool owner comes with a great amount of responsibility.
Lastly, if all of this seems like too much work for you, you may want to hire a professional pool maintenance person.
There are many such companies that offer this service.
A trained individual will come to your home omce or twice a week to maintain your pool.
Their cost can range from the size of your pool, where you live and the frequency that they come to your home.
Many families feel it is well worth the expense to have a professional pool maintenance person.
But do keep in mind they can keep your pool clean but not safe that is up to you.
 


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