Swimming Pool and Spa Maintenance

If you own a swimming pool then you know two things: 1) Paying someone for pool maintenance can be costly and 2) Self-maintenance of your swimming pool and/or spa can be time-consuming, not to mention the inevitable learning curve it comes with. In the end, it's probably better to do your own pool upkeep because the more you know about it, the safer your swimming experience will be, the longer your pool equipment can last, and the more money you save! Fortunately, over time, you'll learn great pool maintenance tips and tricks that speed up the process of regular pool maintenance.

Pool and spa maintenance comes in two parts. The first is actually maintaining the health and cleanliness of the water in the pool. This is through the use of proper chemicals for your water type and conditions and the proper application of these substances. The second part of pool maintenance deals with the actual equipment and materials, including swimming pool walls, baskets, filters, pumps and heaters. Of course, this second part helps you on the first part: clean and inviting water.

The average pool owner can maintain their pool adequately in terms of the two parts mentioned above. Unless you have a major repair to do such as fixing a crack or replacing equipment, you'll be able to learn about your particular equipment and how best to maintain it. The articles below will help you with pool maintenance and common how-to pool maintenance tasks.