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Pools can be a communal spot to gather or a private oasis to recharge. When your hotel, resort, business, or public facility offers a pool for its guests, you are inviting friends and family to gather, individuals to rest, and patrons to maintain their healthy lifestyles through exercise. Of course, a pool can only be a refuge for guests with clean and clear water. With regular maintenance and proper supplies, you can offer a safe and enjoyable experience for all your guests.

Follow this helpful guide below to determine which pool equipment and supplies are necessary for keeping your facility’s pool free of bacteria, fully functioning, and inviting for all your guests. Use these essential supplies and draw in more patrons with the perk of a well-maintained pool.

 

Telescopic Pole and Attachments

A telescopic pole acts as an arm to reach deep into or across the surface of the pool. Save yourself from bending on your hands and knees or constantly circling the perimeter of the pool by extending your reach with the telescopic pole. It can extend for a longer reach or collapse shorter to access dirt or debris closer within reach. Save yourself energy while thoroughly cleaning every surface of the pool. Depending on the depth of the pool, you may need poles extending anywhere from 16 to 18 feet.

The available attachments connect to the end of the pole, making it an essential and versatile tool for skimming the surface or brushing the sides and bottom of the pool. You’ll be able to skim, brush, vacuum, and more with this multifunctional tool.

Net Attachment

An essential attachment to connect to your telescopic pole is the net attachment. Dirt, leaves, bugs, and other debris constantly collect at the surface or bottom of the pool. Even if the pH levels are balanced, floating debris can make swimming less enjoyable. Use the net attachment to quickly and easily skim the surface of the water and collect unwanted debris.

Choose from a flat skimmer net for easy maneuverability or a bag net for excessive or larger debris. Keep in mind, flat nets are easier to empty and may be more convenient for heavily trafficked pools, but a deep bag net is essential for getting anything at the bottom of the pool.

Brush Attachment

Over time, algae will build up in thin layers on the bottom and sides of the pool. If your pool water is looking cloudy or murky, too much algae may have formed on these surfaces. Use a brush attachment to clean the sides, bottoms, and steps of the pool, removing algae and extending the life of the pool chemicals.

You can reduce algae buildup with regular pool brushing or vacuuming in addition to using chemicals such as Algaecide, which we will discuss further down.

Vacuum Head and Hose

A vacuum is essential for cleaning all the small debris your skimmer net or bag net is unable to collect. How often you need to vacuum the bottom and sides of your pool depends largely on season and weather conditions. You may find during winter or after strong winds that you have to vacuum more often. Vacuuming is also necessary for removing any algae that has settled to the bottom of the pool from brushing or using Algaecide to remove green algae.

Vacuum hoses come in various lengths. Select the length of the hose according to the size of your pool. A good overall hose is at least 30 feet long and has a built-in swivel cuff for extra maneuverability.

Pool Filter

Pool filters and their filtering media are paramount to clean water. The filter is responsible for purifying the water in your pool by removing debris and any contaminants that could make your pool unsafe for swimming. The filter media is the filtering material used to remove these contaminants. Different filters use different filtering materials. There are three different types of pool filters, each with its own advantages. Cartridge filters use polyester screens, sand filters use pool sand, and DE filters use a very fine powder called diatomaceous earth.

When assembling your must-have pool equipment and supplies, keeping replacement filter supplies on hand is essential. How often you need to replace your filter media depends on the type of filter as well as how often it is regularly maintained.

Chemicals and Test Kit

Chemical balance is vital to maintaining safe and comfortable waters to wade or swim in. With regular cleaning and proper chemical balance, you can ensure your water is free from harmful bacteria. Essential chemicals and treatments for clean water include:

  • Chlorine (liquid or granules)
  • Chlorine tablets
  • Shock
  • Alkalinity increaser and decreaser
  • pH increaser and decreaser
  • Algaecide
  • Pool Enzymes
  • Metal Sequestrate (binds minerals and metals in solutions to avoid clouding the water or staining the pool)
  • Clarifier
  • Clorox test strips

The above chemicals will help keep your pool germ-free and the water clear. Using a test kit is essential for testing the chemical levels so that you can maintain chemical balance. Prevent patrons from getting sick with the right type of chemicals as well as the correct balance. Work with a dedicated pool maintenance company such as Strong Refuge Pool for regular cleaning and chemical balancing.

 

Regular Maintenance Schedule

Though technically not pool equipment or supplies, a regular maintenance schedule is foundational for a healthy pool. If you are equipped with the right pool equipment and supplies but fail to use them correctly or regularly, your pool may become a hazard to your guests. Keep your chemical levels safe, your water clear and free of cloudiness or algae buildup, your filters clean, and your equipment working properly with routine inspections and repairs.

With the demands of running a hotel, apartment complex, community center, or other public facility, you may find it difficult to keep up with a regular maintenance schedule. If you notice your water is dingy, repairs are needed, or guests are avoiding the pool, it may be time to outsource your pool maintenance and management. Leave the hassle of pool management to the professionals so you can focus on keeping your guests and customers happy and the pool inviting.