How To Take Care Of Inground Fiberglass Pools

By Mattie MacDonald


Pools can be a great asset in your home. There are numerous number of people that are longing to have on in their houses. However, they are battling with what material should they use. They are having really a hard time deciding whether to go for a fiberglass, concrete or a vinyl as their material. And the answer for that question is the fiberglass, for that material has been widely used by many people because of its great popularity.

One main reason is that, it is easier to maintain. Inground fiberglass pools became popular because of this reason. You will have to lesser expenses and guaranteed its cleanliness and maintenance. Here are a few tips to help you take care of it.

Clean up those bugs, debris and leaves that tend to frequently gather there. This is really common for those who have several mature trees around. If it is left unattended then it will really lead to an unhygienic water. A dirty one can be very unattractive. You need to have a regular cleaning schedule. You can use a skimming net and pole. You can also use a leaf vacuum.

Using harsh products for cleaning is highly discouraged. They can harm and damage the fiberglass and that will require a costly repair. The product will also change the chemical balances in the water. Pick a product for cleaning that are specifically developed for fiberglass. Using brushes with stiff bristles are discouraged since they will leave traces of unwanted scratches on the wall.

Stains may also occur in the pool, this is due to the changes in the level of the metals that could be present. A stain that appears to be reddish brown means that the level of the iron is high. If it will appear in bluish green, that means that the copper level is high. And if it is gray the magnesium level is high. To prevent imbalanced metal, you need to have a chelating agent, that you will be using for every 2 weeks.

You have to turn on the pool filter once the swimming session is done. This will help you to collect the debris that is mixed there while in use. Run the filter for about six to eight hours everyday, so it can circulate well. And it will help in keeping the chemicals balanced well.

The water should always be balanced. You need to inspect it on regular basis. It should have a good pH level, it should be more or less than 7.2 to 7.6. As well as its alkaline level should be maintained, it should be more or less than 100 to 150 parts per million. Chlorine level, must be at 3.0 parts per million.

Swimming pools are supposed to be used during a specific time. You also need to buy a solar cover that will help in keeping out debris and dirt. It will help you reduce the work for maintenance. And it will also greatly help in keeping its right temperature.

To maintain its true beauty and sophistication, you need to keep an eye on it every day. Of course, everyone wants to enjoy and relax to a clean water and not in a very unattractive and dirty place. You should always keep the cleanliness in your place, so you can always enjoy it.




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