A Guide to Post-Monsoon Pool Cleaning
Homeowners living in one of these states need to worry about protecting their homes during monsoon season and cleaning up the mess when it's over.
Monsoon season typically starts in July and can last until September, affecting states like Arizona, Nevada, California, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.
Homeowners living in one of these states need to worry about protecting their homes during monsoon season and cleaning up the mess when it's over. Among other things, they need to clean their pools.
Let's discuss some helpful tips for cleaning the pool after a monsoon.
Remove the debris from the water
Most homeowners hurry to prepare for a monsoon that they forget about their pool. So don't be surprised to find lots of debris in the water, from floating leaves and branches to trash and anything else that the wind swept up from your (or someone else's) backyard. Remove the debris from the water using a pool skimmer net.
If you had time to protect the pool with a pool cover before the monsoon, carefully remove the debris on top of the cover first. Check the cover for damage before using it again.
Clean the tiles
It's also possible to find lots of dirt and mud on the tiles and the bottom of the pool. Use a pool brush and vacuum to remove all the mud since they work the best. If you have an automatic pool cleaner, this is even better for the process.
After removing all the dirt from the pool, check if there are any loose tiles. Loose tiles will need replacement and could point to a more extensive problem.
Check the filter and other parts
Monsoons can cause a lot of damage to the filtration system. If the filter or any other pool part is damaged, perform replacement as soon as possible. If there is no damage, it's a good idea to disassemble the filter and backwash it.
Make sure to check the pump and the skimmer basket and remove any debris. The leaves, mud, and debris will likely clog this basket.
Fill up or drain the pool
A monsoon can alter the pool's water levels in two ways. First, the heavy rainfall can increase the pool's water levels, which would need draining to avoid straining the filter. The pool can also be half empty as a result of strong winds. Make sure to refill the pool to have normal water levels again.
Test the chlorine levels
Monsoons interfere with the water's pH and overall chemical balance, so the next step is pH maintenance. It's also important to check the chlorine levels to prevent algae growth. This can be done with a simple pool test kit, which reveals the results in seconds. Finally, don't go swimming until the pool's pH levels are normal.
Enjoy the pool after a monsoon
A monsoon can create a massive mess in a backyard, especially the pool. After the monsoon ends, the homeowner needs to clean the pool thoroughly and repair any damaged parts. Once the pool is safe to swim in, the whole family can enjoy it again.
After a monsoon, homeowners whose pools are completely ruined should contact professional pool cleaning and maintenance services.
If you have a pool need, whether it’s service, renovation, repair, lighting, or something else, call Magic Matt’s Pools at 623-255-2239 today!
