| Sherman Oaks Pool Maintenance Tips
When considering chlorination as the sanitizer of choice, it is important to distinguish the different types of chlorine available. Liquid is the standard form that is usually purchased in bottles. There is also a dry form, or granular, that comes in buckets, as well as the solid tablet form. Each has a pH values specific to it and is important to consider as different products raise or lower the acidity of the water respectively. Since neutral water is desirable, be sure to test each week, making small changes and retesting. At Spectrum, we utilize both liquid and tablets for residential and commercial pools in Sherman Oaks. Pool maintenance requires enough of a residual of sanitizer in between service calls to keep algae spores at bay and the water sparkling. In the hot summer, we sometimes need to shock the pool by elevating the levels very high for a brief time as it quickly oxidizes any undesirable organisms that have developled. It is important not to forget all other variables like cyanuric acid (conditioner), pH, alkalinity, total dissolved solids or hardness when seeking water balance. Swimming pool cleaning requires some physical labor too as leaves need to be netted from the surface and floor, and filters cleaned and baskets emptied. A little research goes along way when managing your backyard oasis. Of course, you may call a professional any time with questions, repair needs, or to begin weekly pool service.
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