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How To Clean My Pool

In order to properly maintain your pool you will need to know the amount of water in your pool. This can be a difficult question. So Metairie Pool Cleaner and Maintenance is here for you. We want you to inderstand how to take care of your pool, so that is why we are here to help. You will finf a list of frequently asked questions here . If you cannot fin an answer feel free to call and we will do our best to answer all of your questions. We continually strive to be the best pool servicing comapny in Metairie La.

  • WHY IS IT IMPORTANT THAT MY POOL WATER’S CHEMISTRY IS CORRECT?

    A sanitized pool is important for the safety of this swimming in it. Also a well balanced pool will prolong the life of your equipment and plaster.

  • MY POOL IS CLOUDY, HOW CAN I MAKE IT CLEAR AGAIN?

    Numerous things can cause your pool to be cloudy. We recommend make sure the pool has the right ph ranges, clean your filters, backwash if using a sand filter. The cloudy water islikely smaller debris suspended inside the water. In case you want a quicker turn around you could use  a pool clarifier; which makes these debris stick collectively in order that may be filtered quicker and vacuumed to waste.

  • WILL THE SALT IN A SALTWATER POOL CORRODE OR DAMAGE MY POOL?

    NO, the salinity in your pool in not high enough to cause damage or corrode you pool equipment.

  • WHAT DO I NEED TO DO KEEP MY POOL CLEAN?

    Whilst this a complex question. Swimming pools usually need chemical balancing weekly, along with adding water, cleaning baskets, and sweepimg  the perimeters and bottom of the pool. Vacuuming may be carried out when needed. If this becomes to complicated or tiresome you may all ways call Metairie  pool cleaning  and take a look at out our ​month-to-month  packages.

  • HOW MUCH WATER DOES MY POOL HOLD

    Anytime you are doing pool maintenance it is important to know how many gallons your pool holds. Check out this free calculator.

  • DOES MY POOL PUMP HAVE TO RUN EVERY DAY?

    Yes, Your pump should everydayto turn over the water in your pool.

  • HOW LONG SHOULD I WAIT TO GET INTO THE WATER AFTER THE WATER TREATMENT?

    It is good practice to wait a few hours. We recommend following the chemical manufactures recommendations.

  • HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO TEST MY POOL CHEMISTRY

    Weekly testing is the best practice to maintain a sanitized and clean pool

  • WHAT IS THE CORRECT RANGE FOR CHEMICALS IN MY POOL

    ​TestRange

    pH7.2-7.6

    Total Alkalinity120-150 ppm

    Calcium Hardness200-250 ppm (Gunite)

    Calcium Hardness175-225 ppm (Vinyl)

    Free Chlorine1-3 ppm

    Free Bromine3-5 ppm

    Copper0 ppm

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