Summer is nearly over, and kids are returning to their regular routine of school and sports. While you may assume that parents are thinking about enjoying the pool with the kids gone all day, the truth is this time of year is just as busy for mom and dad as it is for the kids! Between carpool lanes, taking kids to practices and games, and helping with homework at night, this is the time of year when parents look for ways to make chores easier and quicker. The same goes for pool care!
The most effective way to keep your pool care routine quick and simple is to stay on top of it. A routine adopted by many pool owners is to test and balance the water on Friday so it is ready for the weekend. Then, after the weekend festivities have ended, shock the pool with Suncoast Gold Liquid Chlorine at dusk on Sunday night. Shocking at this time ensures that the sun’s UV rays will not break down the chlorine before it has finished sanitizing your pool. Repeat these steps each week to maintain proper water chemistry.
Vacuuming a swimming pool by hand can be time-consuming, but there are tools available to help make this job easier. Automatic Pool Cleaners can take your involvement in vacuuming the pool from minimal to almost zero effort. Pressure and suction cleaners use either the return line or a pressure line to propel the cleaner around your pool, capturing debris through a hose or into a mesh bag. Robotic pool cleaners are next-level and can do most of the work for you. Many models now are cordless and WiFi enabled, allowing you to clean your pool from almost anywhere via the cleaner’s app.
If the swimming pool for you is purely a place to relax, why not let Pinch A Penny handle the labor while you enjoy some extra downtime? Check with your local Pinch A Penny to see what pool cleaning and maintenance services they are offering in your area, and start checking more off of your to-do list. Many locations provide various services to keep your pool and your home looking great all year long.
Now that the summer lull is behind us and the busy school season is underway, be sure to simplify your pool care routine to give you more time to devote to your family. Whether you need a free pool water test, a new robotic pool cleaner, or monthly pool service, our Pinch A Penny locations are ready to help make your life easier. Give us a call today!
