Your complete guide to keeping your swimming pool crystal clear, safe, and ready for fun. Learn expert tips and techniques from the pros at Brick City Pools.
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Master pH, chlorine, and alkalinity levels for safe, balanced water.
Daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks to keep your pool spotless.
Maintain pumps, filters, and heaters for long-lasting performance.
Year-round care including opening, closing, and winterization.
Solve common pool problems like cloudy water, algae, and more.
Answers to the most common pool maintenance questions.
Understanding water chemistry is the foundation of pool maintenance. Here's what you need to know.
Measures acidity/alkalinity. Too high causes scale buildup; too low causes corrosion and skin irritation.
Sanitizes water and kills bacteria. Essential for safe swimming water.
Buffers pH and prevents rapid pH changes. Always adjust alkalinity before pH.
Consistent cleaning prevents problems before they start. Follow this schedule for a pristine pool.
5-10 minutes
Remove leaves, bugs, and floating debris with a skimmer net
Should be at mid-skimmer level for proper circulation
Prevent clogs and maintain water flow
Check for any unusual water color or algae growth
1-2 hours
Check pH, chlorine, and alkalinity; adjust as needed
Prevents algae buildup and calcium deposits
Remove settled debris from floor and steps
Remove oils and buildup at the waterline
Super-chlorinate to eliminate bacteria and contaminants
2-3 hours
Chemically clean or replace filter media
Maintain 200-400 ppm to prevent scaling
Cyanuric acid protects chlorine from sunlight
Check pump, motor, and all connections
Preventive treatment to stop algae growth
Well-maintained equipment runs efficiently and lasts longer. Here's how to care for your pool's essential components.
The heart of your circulation system
Ensures complete water turnover every 24 hours
Remove debris to prevent clogs and strain
Inspect seals, gaskets, and connections
Grinding or humming may indicate motor issues
Keeps water crystal clear
Usually every 1-2 weeks for sand/DE filters
Rinse with hose; deep clean with filter cleaner
Sand: 5-7 years; Cartridge: 1-2 years; DE: annually
Note your "clean" baseline PSI reading
Extends your swimming season
Remove leaves and debris around unit
Imbalanced water damages heat exchangers
Have a tech inspect and tune yearly
For saltwater pool systems
Check for calcium buildup on plates
Use diluted muriatic acid to remove scale
Maintain 2700-3400 ppm for optimal performance
Mississippi weather brings unique challenges. Here's how to care for your pool through every season.
March - April
May - August
September - November
December - February
Our hot, humid summers mean more aggressive algae growth and faster chlorine consumption. Many Jackson-area pool owners keep pools open year-round with reduced maintenance in winter. Consider a pool cover to reduce cleaning and chemical costs during off-season months.
Even well-maintained pools can have issues. Here's how to identify and fix the most common problems.
Water appears hazy, milky, or dull instead of crystal clear
Pool has green tint, slimy walls, or visible algae blooms
Swimmers experience burning eyes, itchy skin, or rashes
Brown, green, or rust-colored stains on pool surfaces
Some problems are best left to the experts. Call Brick City Pools if you experience:
Get answers to the most common pool maintenance questions from our experts.
Pool maintenance can be time-consuming and complex. Let Brick City Pools handle it for you so you can simply enjoy your pool!
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