How to Keep Your Pool Clear and Safe in Wollongong?
Keeping your swimming pool clean and safe isn’t just about crystal-clear water — it’s about protecting your family, saving money, and extending the life of your pool. Whether you use your pool every weekend or only during summer, regular maintenance matters, especially in a coastal city like Wollongong.
Here’s a simple guide to help you keep your pool clean.
- Clean your Pool Weekly
Remove leaves, debris from the surface and bottom of the pool. Clean out skimmer baskets and brush your pool tiles to prevent build-up.
Tip: In windy Wollongong suburbs like Thirroul or Woonona, you may need to clean more frequently due to extra leaves and dust.
- Check and Balance Your Water
Test the water weekly. Your chemical levels should include:
• pH: 7.2–7.6
• Chlorine: 1–3 ppm
• Alkalinity: 80–120 ppm
Balancing your water prevents algae and damage to your pool surface and equipment.
- Notice Your Filter
Your pool filter works like a key — it removes debris from the water. Depending on your type (cartridge, sand, or DE), clean it every few weeks to keep things flowing efficiently.
- Shock Your Pool After Heavy Use
After a pool party or hot day, it’s good practice to “shock” the pool with a strong chlorine treatment to kill bacteria and organic waste.
- Don’t Forget Off-Season Care
Even when it’s too cold to swim, your pool still needs attention. Run the pump weekly, keep the cover clean, and test the water to avoid algae when summer returns.
- Consider a Professional Service
Maintaining a pool can be time-consuming. We offers affordable weekly or monthly pool care across the Wollongong region — so you can relax while we handle the hard work.