Southern Waves

Pool Maintenance

Professional Care for Residential Pools

CLEANING

CHEMICALS

EQUIPMENT

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why is it Important to Keep My Swimming Pool Clean?

You expect your pool water to be crystal clear, indicating a seemingly germ-free environment.

However, unclean water can create an atmosphere that’s unsafe for your family and friends, resulting

in serious health conditions.

What Happens When You Don’t Keep Your Pool Clean?

It would be a shame to have a stunning pool in your backyard that isn’t maintained properly. More than a passing annoyance, an unclean pool can be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria that can cause many health issues, including exacerbating chronic conditions.

Additionally, an unclean pool can:

• Leave stains on the surface of your pool and irritate your eyes
  
• Break down pool filters and pumps, causing components to malfunction
  
• Contain a wide range of bacteria and viruses, leading to hospitalization
  
• Cause significant health problems, including ear, nose, and throat infections
  

Other factors, including rain, airborne microorganisms, and synthetic oils and lotions, can lessen the quality of your pool water. For these reasons, regular pool cleaning and care can help you prevent harmful pollutants from entering and remaining in your pool.

How Often Should I Have My Pool Cleaned?

We recommend cleaning your pool at least once a week, especially during the summer when it gets used most. This includes using the proper tools and adequate chemicals to treat your pool and maintain the correct pH levels.

Signs You Need a Professional Pool Cleaning Service

Keeping your pool clean is a combination of attention to detail and having the right tools to do the job. Unfortunately, not everyone has the time or resources to devote to sufficient pool care or knows the indicators that cleaning is overdue. When it comes to the upkeep of your pool, the water will give you several visual signs that it’s time to hire professionals to help.

Discolored Water

One of the most overt signs that your pool needs to be cleaned is water discoloration. When your water isn’t treated properly or frequently with the right combination of products, the water can develop algae or other contaminants that affect the color. Whether your pool is green, brown, or yellow, any color other than clear is a significant sign that professional cleaning is necessary.

Bugs, Bugs, and More Bugs

Bacteria isn’t the only thing that could be living in your pool. Bugs tend to find their way around the water and sometimes accidentally fall in. No one likes to look in their pool and see bugs having a field day. Insects like mosquitoes, water beetles, gnats, tiny red pool mites, and more can end up in your pool, creating an unclean and unsanitary environment. The best thing you can do is call one of our professionals to get rid of these critters once and for all.

Irritation to Eyes and Skin

Minor skin and eye irritation is fairly normal if you’re swimming and like to keep your eyes open underwater. However, you could get a serious skin condition called “hot tub rash” from unclean water that lingers on the skin long-term. The germ Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common cause of negative reactions to pool water, especially when water isn’t treated properly or chemically balanced.

Scaling

Scaling is the buildup of inorganic material found on pool tile, stone, fiberglass, and other hard surfaces. Normally, scaling is an indication that the calcium, pH, and alkaline levels in your pool are too high. Having your pool professionally cleaned can help mitigate these kinds of issues.

Bubbles or Foam in the Water

Bubbles or foam on the surface of your pool water might look fun, but this simply means your pool has strong surface tension caused by:

• Contaminates like sunblock, lotion, and/or soap
  
• A high concentration of surface bacteria and germs
  
• A chemical imbalance (having too many or too few chemicals)
  

Cleaning My Pool on My Own Vs. Professional Swimming Pool Cleaning Services

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with going the DIY route when cleaning your pool. In fact, we recommend that you know a little about pool maintenance as a pool owner so that you can maintain it if the professionals aren’t available. Fortunately, SWPM is here whenever you need us. Still, we understand the specific chemical levels, can save you time and money, and help you avoid accidents or injury.

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