Once calling one of the experienced Gilbert pool companies and their visit has been scheduled, it’s up to the owner to really figure out just how much work will go into it. A lot of people initially think that pool care simply comes down to tossing in some chlorine every now and then. But a pool will quickly turn very unpleasant if someone tries that kind of thing. Instead, one should begin the pool care procedure by checking the Ph balance. But while Ph balance is vital, many people aren’t aware that there’s something which helps to maintain the things which maintain that balance. That chemical is known as cyanuric acid. And it’s vital to test for that on a weekly basis as well. The sun will break down many of the chemicals used in pool care. Just as people need sunscreen when using a pool, the pool itself does as well. And the pools sunscreen comes in the form of cyanuric acid.

Finally, one should take care to check the water flow ever week as well. Part of this will simply be keeping debris out of the pool. Even if covered, it’s almost inevitable that leaves will make their way into any outdoor pool. These need to be removed on a regular basis. Again, this usually works well as a weekly activity. But working with diverter valves is also important. These will draw debris from either the top or bottom of the pool depending on the settings. Proper use of this system will greatly ease the work which goes into keeping debris out of the pool.