How To Keep My Pool Clean and Save Money

Cleaning your pool isn’t the most exciting way to kick off the summer season. But few things are more disappointing than mentally prepping for a relaxing day at the pool, only to be met with murky water, metal stains, and calcium scale. And solving these issues might mean some pricey replacements and repairs could be in your near future.

Fortunately, several pool cleaning hacks can be used to avoid clogged filters, cracked pool tiles, warped liners, and other complications. These solutions might not even involve a trip to the store. You’re already ahead of the game if you have an old toothbrush, baking soda, old tennis balls and lemon slices. Follow these tips to save your future self hundreds (or thousands) of dollars in repairs.

Invest In A Robotic Pool Cleaner (Kreepy krolly)

According to Lindsey Maxwell, co-founder of ‘Where You Make It’ investing in a robotic pool cleaner will save you time, energy, and money maintaining your pool. Most robotic cleaners can climb the pool walls and clean the tiles themselves, which means you’ll be spending less time scrubbing the pool and more time enjoying it.

Run Your Pool Pump Twice

We know it sounds tedious, but trust us on this. With more people working from home than ever, those with pools might be using them more often, which is why Matthew Madziwana, founder of Zim Pools recommends running the pump twice a day to keep your pool in tip-top shape.

Scrub Tiles With Baking Soda

An old toothbrush and baking soda can work wonders on your pool’s lining. Matthew Madziwana suggests scrubbing your tiles (and other miscellaneous spots, like lights and ladder fittings) one to two times a week to avoid algae growth.

Toss in a Tennis Ball

Old tennis balls can be repurposed into tons of things—they can even double as dryer balls—so it comes as no surprise that they’re great for your pool, too. The wool and nylon on the balls work to absorb any oils in the pool, which means all of that sunscreen and sebum from our skin won’t be as much of a problem, Madziwana explains.

Scrub Stains With Vitamin C

Every pool owner knows that metal stains are the worst. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution—and it might even be in your kitchen. Madziwana suggests wrapping vitamin C tablets in cloth and using them to scrub those pesky stains off the corners of your pool. No tablets? No problem. Lemon slices work, too!

Remove Water Scales With Vinegar

Madziwana explains that if you don’t have a decalcifying chemical handy, a sponge and a solution of half vinegar and half water will get the job done. And according to Anna McCabe at ‘All Safe Pool’ neglecting to keep up with the scales now means you’ll be spending more money on replacing parts of your filter, pump, and heater in the long run.

Buy A Pool Cover

Investing in a pool cover is “the easiest way to prolong the quality of your pool by far,” says Madziwana. You’ll be doing your wallet a favor.

If the pool is covered when it’s not being used, It’ll accumulate less debris, keep sunlight out (so the chlorine doesn’t become less effective), maintain a fairly consistent temperature, and help prevent algae growth. The best part? You’ll Be Saving Your Future Self Money. Contact Us If You’re Interested In Getting A Pool Cover.

Replace Pool Water Regularly

Pools can’t live off filters and chlorine tablets forever. Drain and replace your pool water every two to three years to avoid algae and bacteria buildup, and you’ll add years of your pool’s life, says Madziwana.