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Not Vacuuming Your Pool Can Be Risky

5 June 2023 by Franklin Wilson

A less-than-exciting part of pool ownership is the cleaning process. Keeping the pool attractive and swimmable takes several steps, including vacuuming. Pool vacuuming is one of many steps a pool service company can perform to keep your pool in better condition so that you can enjoy it longer. If you do not have a vacuum or service prover performing this step for you, learn what you might be at risk for. 

Excessive Debris

Swimming pools are sometimes magnets for debris, including everything from leaves to mulch to insects. When a pool is not vacuumed regularly, all this debris will settle inside the pool. Waste in the water is not just unsightly; it also increases the risk of algae growth.   

Dirty Tile 

If you do not partner with a pool maintenance company to have your pool vacuumed regularly, the lack of this maintenance will likely be visible in the appearance of your tile. Pool tile that is not correctly cleaned is prone to watermark lines and other staining that can diminish much of the luster and shine of the ceramic tile. 

Plaster Damage

As previously mentioned, excessive debris in a pool due to a lack of cleaning increases the risk of algae. Algae will alter the color of the pool, make it unsafe for swimming, and also cause damage to the plaster. Algae can grow its roots into the plaster, which will lead to a pool leak, and even if you are lucky enough to avoid this issue, you will deal with stained plaster at the very least. 

Declined Equipment Performance

New pool equipment costs can easily reach well into the thousands of dollars. If you do not have your pool vacuumed regularly, you may be at risk for equipment malfunctions. Debris, algae, and other dirty pool issues can damage pool equipment and lead to premature replacement or, at the very least routine malfunctions that lead to increased usage costs. 

Increased Chemical Cost

Another way that a lack of vacuuming can lead to increased usage costs comes in the form of chemical expenses. Dirt and debris will alter the balance of the water, and only chemicals can bring water back to a balanced state. In a dirty pool, you will have to dump tons of chemicals into the water regularly just to make it swimmable and safe for a short period. Regular pool maintenance means fewer chemical costs. 

If you want to keep your pool in better condition, contact a pool service company for help. 

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