You probably have felt the need to cool down just a little bit. Your body is telling you that a refreshing lemonade drink or a cool shower may help but are never enough. There is something else. You go out of your backyard, and you saw your pool. Glistening under the heat of the sun. It is early in the morning and a good swim can definitely do the trick. But before you dive in, ask yourself – is your pool clean? Do you require pool maintenance soon? What is there that awaits you when you dive in?
Safety and hygiene should be prioritized because there are more common dangers in the pool that you should pay attention to. They are invisible to our naked eyes – germs! That is why pool maintenance is very important!
Is it true that germs thrive in my pool?
If germs can live inside your home, your dinner wares, your refrigerator, linen, and all those home stuff, they can live in your pool, too. Germs and bacteria can be found anywhere. Most of them are harmless but some can compromise your health and make your immune system weak.
Have you ever felt a little feverish after a quick swim? Perhaps, you ingested dirty pool water. It may not harm you, but it can put you in bed for a couple of days. If your immune system responds positively, you may be up and running your errands again after two days. For children, their immune system may be a little more compromising. A little infection can get them hospitalized. Thus, having a swimming pool contractor do your routine pool maintenance can help a lot prevent these things from happening.
What are the common illnesses that I can get from my unsanitary pool?
- Skin irritation and infection
- Respiratory infection
- Diarrhea
- Otitis Externa (Swimmer’s ear)
What Regular Pool Maintenance Can Do for You
The first clear manifestation of an unsanitary pool is when the water is not clear. If you have not used your pool for a couple of weeks, you might see algae building up on the side tiles. Brushing them off is the right thing to do but may not be enough. For contaminants to thrive and live in your pool, you must maintain your chlorine solution and properly set your pH level.
Chlorine and pH levels work hand in hand to keep your swimming pool clean and swimmable. Chlorine only works if you maintain the proper pH level on your pool. The Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that your pool’s chlorine level is maintained at 1 ppm and your pool’s pH level between 7.2 and 7.8.
Next time you feel like diving into your pool, make sure to ask yourself: When was the last pool maintenance check I did for my pool? Contact Professional Aquatic Services for the most reliable pool maintenance service in Central Florida today!
