If you own a pool, your next pool party is probably already on the calendar. After all, who doesn’t love a good pool party? Your guests are waiting for their invitation, and your pool should be ready for them too.
The catch is that parties can leave a pool needing serious attention afterward. If you are hosting this summer, consider booking a pool maintenance service to handle the cleanup.
Extra cleaning is a good idea whenever lots of people have been in and out of the pool wearing sunscreen, eating near the water or setting off fireworks nearby.
Call Clear Tec Pools for weekly pool service in Hoschton, or a one-time cleaning and check-up of your pool or hot tub, before and after the big day.
Test the Water
A quick test tells you whether your pool needs chemicals before the party. Pick up a reliable test kit from your local pool store, or let our water balancing team handle it.
Plan to shock the pool before and after the party so your guests get the best swimming experience.
After shocking, wait until free chlorine drops back to 1 to 3 ppm before anyone swims. Keeping chlorine in range also stops algae from spoiling the look of your pool.
Give It a Brush
Brush the walls and floor to remove algae, dirt and debris that have settled there, or book a pool cleaning before the party.
During peak swim season, brush at least once a week, and daily if you can, to stop algae growing on the walls. Nobody wants to swim in a pool with slimy green walls.
Pump It Up
Once the party is over, run the pump to keep the water circulating. Circulation pushes the water through the filter to remove debris and spreads clean, treated water throughout the pool.
Keep a pool net handy while the pump runs to scoop out anything floating. The pump and filter handle small debris like dirt and fine leaves, but larger items need to come out by hand.
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Shock Your Pool
Before your family and guests jump in, shock the water to kill bacteria and break down contaminants. Remove grass, dirt and leaves first, then shock.
For the cleanest, clearest water, shock the pool the night before the party, which gives the chlorine plenty of time to drop back to a safe level before guests swim.
Tip: Shock at night so the sun does not burn off the chlorine before it has done its job.
Save Yourself Some Work
A garden hose or outdoor shower next to the pool can save a lot of cleanup. Ask guests to rinse their feet before getting in, and much less dirt, grass and plant matter ends up in the water.
It is a simple step anyone can follow. Set up a small foot-rinse station near the pool; you will be glad you did.
Clear the Pool Area
Clean the pool area and deck before and after the party. Sweep away grass and leaves, and move potted plants back so the space feels bigger.
With guests around, clear away toys, decorations and anything else people could trip over. Hose off the deck and patio and scrub any slippery spots where algae has started to grow.
Watch the Water Level
A busy pool loses a lot of water through splashing, jumping and diving. Check the level after the party.
If it has dropped, top it back up to about the middle of the skimmer opening, so the skimmer keeps working and the pump does not pull in air.
Final Thoughts
Do you open your pool for parties every year when the weather warms up? Knowing how to clean your pool after a party saves time and trouble. The bacteria, sunscreen and trash left by a big crowd can throw off the pool’s pH and chemical balance.
If you own a pool and need pool cleaning in Hoschton before or after a party, call the experts at Clear Tec Pools and book an appointment today.
Need help with your pool in Hoschton or nearby? Call Clear Tec Pools at 678-679-0165 or book online.