A pool maintenance checklist is a simple guide to help keep your swimming pool clean, safe, and functioning properly.
- Water Quality
- Test pH levels
- Balance pH levels
- Test chlorine levels
- Adjust chlorine levels
- Check alkalinity
- Balance alkalinity
- Check calcium hardness
- Balance calcium hardness
- Filtration System
- Backwash filter
- Clean filter cartridge
- Check pressure gauge
- Clean skimmer baskets
- Inspect pump
- Lubricate O-rings
- Check pump basket for debris
- Pool Surface
- Skim water surface
- Brush pool walls
- Brush pool floor
- Vacuum pool floor
- Check for cracks or damage
- Remove floating debris
- Chemicals
- Shock pool
- Add algaecide
- Add clarifier
- Add metal sequestrant
- Store chemicals properly
- General Maintenance
- Check water level
- Refill if necessary
- Inspect pool lights
- Inspect pool heater
- Check pool cover
- Clean pool cover
- Inspect pool ladder/steps
- Check pool liner