Chlorine is the main driver of what keeps a pool clean and easy to maintain. It sanitizes your pool by killing bacteria , viruses and other microorganisms.

Every pool is guaranteed to have a skimmer, you’ll need your water level to be up to it! Most commonly it is a white box/rectangle located 8-12 inches below the top edge of your pool. You’ll want to fill the water level up to the middle of the skimmer, or the 2 bottom most screws!

Blockages can cause slowdowns in your pools systems.

Let’s start from the beginning, check your skimmer basket and make sure it is empty, next you can move on to your pump basket and check it.

If you have a pressure gage for your filter you can now check to see it is within the acceptable range of psi, if not then the cartridge/ sand filter will need to be cleaned.

Yes, you can. But it’s important to keep these things in mind when you choose to clean and maintain your pool yourself:

The Obvious: It takes Time

Do you want to spend your weekend working on your pool, or enjoying your pool? People often underestimate the amount of time they will spend cleaning and maintaining it themselves.

Avoid Costly Mistakes

The wrong chemical balance can lead to algae blooms, cloudy water, damaged equipment, and unsafe swimming conditions. We’ve got the training and tools to keep your pool crystal clear and healthy—no guesswork needed.

Consistent, Reliable Care

Life gets busy. With a professional service, you don’t have to worry about forgetting maintenance or letting issues go too long. We show up on schedule and make sure everything’s in top shape.

Expert Eyes Catch Problems Early

Small issues like leaks, equipment wear, or unusual water changes can easily go unnoticed—until they turn into expensive repairs. Our experienced technicians know what to look for and act fast to keep your pool running smoothly.

It’s More Affordable Than You Think

With upfront pricing and customizable service plans, professional pool care often saves money in the long run by preventing major repairs and protecting your investment.

Cartridge filters are recommended to be cleaned twice a year. 

Sand filter changes are recommended every 3-5 years.

It is recommended that no one should get into a pool after you have shocked the pool depending on the severity of it. 

1-2 cups of shock > wait 24 hours 

3-4 cups of shock > wait 48 hours 

4+ cups > wait 72 hours

Pool chemicals tend to clícate depending on weather and temperature changes. 

Typically in the summer you will be checking your pool every week 1-2 times, say once on Monday and once on Friday .

Once we get into the colder months of the season you can check it once every two weeks and it shouldn’t fluctuate much.

Keep in mind, storm conditions can throw your chemicals off by 

 a.) adding in a large amount of organics with wind/debris  

 b.) that large amount of water/rain can dilute the chemicals that are currently in your pool.

Your salt cell should be cleaned every six months, but can depend on what manufacturer your salt cell is.

Frogs will always see your happy shining basin of water and fun as this oasis of dreams destined to be the free real estate that they desire in life. 

That is until they hop in and realize the pool is chemically chlorinated, then they need a way out! 

The Mortime escape ramp is perfect for letting these guys catch and breathe and helping them move onto the greener ponds in life to enjoy!

You can keep your pool crystal clear and crystal clean by entrusting us to maintain your pool to the utmost quality.

Our knowledge and experience in pool care will have your pool looking great. Performing weekly cleanings with vacuums, chemicals, and maintenance, we will have your pool looking clear year around!