A Simple Guide to Maintaining a New Cement Pool
A cement pool is not pre-made but is constructed on-site and easily customizable
Unlike a fiberglass pool, a cement pool is not pre-made. Instead, it is constructed on-site and easily customizable to any shape and size based on the homeowner’s preference. A new cement pool installation in the backyard means endless fun and entertainment for the whole family. However, cleaning and maintenance are vital aspects of pool ownership new swimming pool owners often forget.
Maintaining a new cement pool is the key to ensuring it remains ready for a dip at any time. Additionally, routine maintenance will keep the pool in good condition and help the pool equipment last longer. It also minimizes more significant pool issues, which helps save time, money, and hassles later.
Here is a simple guide pool owners can follow to keep their new cement pool clean and well-maintained:
Skim regularly
It is impossible to stop organic debris from landing in the pool. Skimming the leaves and other floating debris from the pool’s surface is essential. Doing so regularly, sometimes as much as daily, prevents leaves and other matter from sinking to the pool’s bottom, creating hard-to-remove stains or clogging up the filter. Skimming keeps a swimming pool welcoming.
Brush the pool
Use a long-handled pool brush to scrub the pool floor and the side of the pool walls. These surfaces are prone to calcium build-up and bacteria, algae, or germ growth, which impacts the pool’s look and functionality and leaves it unfit for swimming. Brush the pool weekly by moving it in a circular motion to loosen up any build-up.
Vacuum periodically
After scrubbing the pool with the brush, wait about 10 minutes for dirt and debris to settle on the bottom. After that, use a pool vacuum to remove the debris. Vacuuming is vital to pool maintenance and keeps the pool visually appealing. Increase the vacuuming frequency if the pool appears dirty. Homeowners can also consider investing in a robotic cleaner to reduce their workload.
Add algaecide
Add algaecide to the pool in an appropriate amount weekly. It kills any existing algae and is a preventative measure to prevent algae growth without changing the pool water’s pH balance. The manufacturer’s instructions contain information regarding the algaecide amounts required for a particular pool.
Test pool water regularly
Checking the pH and alkalinity levels every few weeks is critical in new cement pool maintenance. Purchase a test kit from a local pool supply store or seek professional assistance for pool water testing. Unbalanced pool water can result in bacteria, germs, and algae growth, which can prove detrimental to a new pool. Balance the pool water by adding the necessary chemicals based on the results.
Other valuable maintenance tips
Add chlorine to the pool water every two weeks to sanitize it. Check the manufacturer’s instructions for specifics on the amount of chlorine required.
Acid wash the pool to clean and remove stains from the pool’s bottom and sides.
Empty and clean the skimmer basket every few days
Clean the filters
Hiring a local pool professional is the best way to maintain a new cement pool. Enlisting expert help will save you time and money and ensure your new cement pool remains in the best possible shape.
Saturn Pool Company is a family-owned, Phoenix-based pool builder specializing in the design and build of custom in-ground pools and hot tubs for northwest Phoenix Metro homeowners. Our services include upgrades like diving board installation, water features, lighting, slides, and smart controls. We create backyard living spaces featuring outdoor kitchens, fire pits, TVs, speakers, lawns, gazebos, and more. We are licensed, bonded, and insured, and our highest priority is customer satisfaction.
