By maintaining and cleaning your pool, you make sure that the water is clean and safe for your skin when you are about to spend time in it. Although owning a pool is exciting, you also need to keep up with the necessary cleaning. These are the items you need for swimming pool cleaning.

Things You Need For Cleaning a Swimming Pool

Pool owners have a wide selection of swimming pool equipment to pick from. There are components of it that are necessary, optional, and outright luxurious. But in this article, only the necessary pool equipment is listed, no more, no less. 

1. Telescopic Pole

The Swiss Army knife of swimming pool equipment is the telescopic pole. It is convenient because you use it for practically everything, including brushing, vacuuming, and skimming. Telescopic poles can expand and contract, as their name suggests. When cleaning your pool’s interior, gives you a ton of flexibility and reach. Ultimately, this saves you a great deal of time and effort. So pick a sturdy, at least 16-foot-long telescopic pole with thick tubing and heavy-duty aluminum.

2. Skimmer Net Attachment

Are you concerned about how you’ll manage all the leaves that will unavoidably end up floating in your pool? The ideal tool for the job is your dependable pool skimmer net. It attaches to the end of your telescoping pole and makes it simple for you to skim your pool’s surface. The net catches almost everything in its path as it moves over the water, including cups, leaves, and candy wrappers. The fine mesh of the net makes it perfect for skimming out any solid object.

3. Pool Brush Attachment

On your pool’s floor, walls, and steps, thin layers of buildup and algae will eventually form. Your pool maintenance habits will determine how quickly that occurs, but it does so for everyone. Cleaning it away with a pool brush is the best way to handle this. By brushing it regularly, you can avoid issues like cloudy and green water. Additionally, it’s the best way to extend the lifespan of your pool chemicals.

Pool brushes come in three main categories, each of which is appropriate for a particular kind of pool:

• For concrete swimming pools, use a nylon and stainless steel brush.
• Use a stainless steel brush on gunite pools.
• Use a nylon brush on painted concrete, fiberglass, and vinyl surfaces.

4. Vacuum Head

There are three main components to your pool vacuum:

• The vacuum head
• The vacuum hose
• The telescopic pole 

As you move the vacuum over your pool’s floor, the vacuum head is the component that vacuums. The vacuum head attaches to the end of your telescopic pole similar to a brush or skimmer attachment. You have all the reach you need to begin cleaning once you are attached. The vacuum needs to be powered, and that’s it.

5. Vacuum Hose

You cannot vacuum your pool without this simple but important piece of equipment. Therefore, investing in a high-quality vacuum hose is a wise decision. Your vacuum receives the pressure it needs to sift through debris from the vacuum hose, which is connected to your skimmer. Choose a flexible vacuum hose that is at least 30 feet long and has an integrated swivel cuff for the best results.

6. Pool Filter

The most crucial piece of pool gear you own for maintaining clean water is your filter. It cleans every drop of water in your pool, removing contaminants and debris to keep the water clear and swimmable. A sand pool filter is a fantastic first option for new pool owners.

7. Filter Media

Different types of filter media or filtering materials are used by various types of pool filters. Pool sand is used for sand filters. Cartridges are used with cartridge filters. DE grids and powder are what are used for DE filters. It is better to always have a spare set of filter media on hand. By doing this, you can easily replace it when it needs to be replaced, saving yourself a trip to the pool supply store. Remember to change your filter media every two to three months for the best results.

8. Pool Pump

The heart of your swimming pool is the pool pump. It drives the heating and filtration systems and circulates water. back into the pool from the pipes, through the heater, filter, and so on. Pick a variable speed pump for the most flexibility and control over energy consumption. These pumps enable you to quickly switch between various speed settings, as their name suggests. They are therefore ideal for maintaining a gentle flow of water overnight or quickly cleaning an algae-filled pool. Remember to empty the basket of your pump once a week for the best results.

9. Chemicals

All of the aforementioned swimming pool equipment keeps your pool physically clean, and free of debris like leaves, dirt, and insects. However, it is the chemicals in the pool that keep it clean, safe, and enjoyable to swim in.

You will need the following chemicals to maintain your pool:

• Sanitizer (chlorine, shock)
• Alkalinity Increaser & Decreaser
• pH Increaser & Decreaser
• Algaecide
• Pool Enzymes
• Metal Sequestrate

Conclusion

A pool needs to be well-maintained. These are the things you’ll need to keep your swimming pool clean. Using these tools to regularly clean your pool will keep it safe and durable.