With the holiday season quickly approaching, some homeowners will be away leaving their pools unattended to. However, now is a great time to get maintenance work done on your pool. Even if you are going away for a period of time, it’s still possible to accomplish the needed tasks. Getting these done will help your pool sustain its stellar quality and appearance. If you’re going away this holiday season, here are three things that you need to do before leaving your home.

Choose Someone You Can Trust

You’ll want to choose someone you can trust to help keep an eye on your pool while you are away. This person should have experience with maintaining pools and basic knowledge of upkeep. They should be over at your pool at least once a day checking the filter, emptying the skimmer basket, and adding any needed chemicals.

Invest In a Timer

A useful tool to have for your pump is a timer. This is especially true for when you are away from your home and pool. You should set your timer for your pump to run for approximately eight hours a day. Running your pump and filter will maintain your pool’s cleanliness and keep out anything unwanted.

Make Sure Your Levels Are Right

Before leaving you’ll want to make sure that your water is balanced and that its levels are where they need to be. It’s recommended that you get your water checked by professionals so that you can receive an accurate assessment of its numbers. The pH level of your pool should be between the range of 7.4 to 7.6. Ideally, your alkalinity should be around 125 parts per million. Once you’ve done all of these steps, you can enjoy your time away and come back to a clean pool.

So Cal Pool Plaster is the premier destination for those needing assistance on maintenance for their swimming pool. Our experienced team of professionals will get the job done in an efficient and affordable manner. Contact So Cal Pool Plaster today at (714) 617-8182 to learn how we can help you maintain your pool. We’ll provide you with a free estimate for whatever maintenance or repair work is required.