It’s Spring time! And while that means hot days at your swimming pool or out in the back playing ball, it also means the resurgence of that pesky pollen. Unless we have an allergy to it, we don’t think about it too much. But pollen can actually be very harmful to a swimming pool if left neglected. In this article, we will break down why pollen is bad for your swimming pool.
Why is pollen bad for your pool?
Pollen can cause serious long term damage to your pool if it is not treated or handled in the proper way. When it comes to pollen, here is a list of all the dangers of pollen to a pool.
- Pollen sticks and accumulates inside the skimmer
- They can also accumulate inside the pool’s filter
- Can accumulate on the surface creating dirty pool water that dirties the lining of the pool
- The bacteria found on Pollen in high amounts can ruin the pH of the pool, which forces chlorinating the pool to be much more of a chore
How do you remove pollen from your pool?
If you have allowed pollen to accumulate in your pool, the pool itself is not your only issue. You will need to take a deeper look inside if you want to clear out all of the pollen from your pool. Skimming with a regular skimming net will just not work. Here are some ways to make sure all of the pollen is removed from your pool.
- Let your Filter Run
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- This is one method that should be used with others to get the best results. The filter is your best line of defense against pollen.
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- Skim Your Pool Regularly
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- You will need to upgrade if you have a normal mesh to a very fine mesh. Skim the pool as often as you can to remove any pollen still on the surface.
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- Vacuum The Pool
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- Pollen floats, but sinks eventually. And since pollen normals flows to low movement areas of the pool, chances are high that it will sink to the bottom and stay there. A vacuum will help this tremendously.
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- Give it a Shock
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- Shock your pool with heavy chlorine to kill all of the bacteria that will have made it into your pool from the pollen.
These are the best ways to get rid of pollen in your pool. Now that you know how to get rid of pollen in a pool, why not let us build you one?! Visit Artesian Pools Olrando today!
