How to Choose The Best Pool Brush?

When you build a new swimming pool, it is important to brush it up to 3 times per day for the first two weeks.

No matter how your pool surface is, whether it is an exposed aggregate finish like Diamond Brite or pebble tech or a normal plaster, it continues to cure even after you have added water to your pool.

Added water contains calcium and other minerals that adhere to the surface and prevents it from curing properly.

In case the calcium and the other minerals are not eliminated, the finish may become discolored which may cause small pieces of plaster to be loose.

To extend the life of your swimming pool and to prevent algae, you should clean your pool weekly.

Even if you have an automatic pool cleaner, you should still brush your pool. If you do not brush, calcium and other minerals may collect on the surface which may cause pitting, and this shortens the lifespan of your pool.

A thorough weekly brushing of your pool prevents algae and extends the life of your pool surface.

Algae usually forms on the walls of your pool no matter some chemicals used.

This is the cheapest method you can use, but it requires a lot of time.

You will just need the basic tools and equipment such as a manual pool instruction, pool skimmer, brush and a long pool pole.

It is good to skim your pool daily to get rid of debris, bugs and leaves which build-up on the water.

You should brush the walls of your pool first before cleaning the bottom so as to remove debris and dirt.

After that, you can now move towards shutting off the filter so that you can start vacuuming the floor of the pool.

This method is almost the same with the manual method but requires minimum intervention.

There are different types of pool cleaners you can choose from such as suction poolside cleaner and pressure side cleaners.

Suction side and pressure side pool cleaners are usually connected either to the pump or a booster pump.

Robotic pool cleaners are the latest. They come with their motor and are very effective in cleaning the entire pool. You will only need to spend about 5 minutes a week on brushing the steps and skimming debris off the surface.

It is one of the easiest options but can turn to be a bit expensive in the long run. You may have to spend $300 to $600 at one time with an expert. But if you don't have time, this is a not bad solution.

A swimming pool should be cleaned at least twice a week. If you are doing it yourself without the use of an automatic pool cleaner, the first step would be to brush the walls and steps before cleaning the bottom of the pool.

Apart from brushing it regularly, you should also check the PH levels and add chemicals to your pool.

Brushing minimizes the buildup of algae and calcium deposits which ensure that they do not cause massive pools chemical imbalance.

There are three types of pool filters, that is: cartridge, sand, and diatomaceous earth filters. All these requires regular cleanup according to their type.

The increase in the flow between the pressure gauge and flow meter should tell you that it is time for cleaning. This is when the filter difference is at 10 to 15 pounds per square inch.

Pools have different shapes and sizes. Concrete surfaces are rough and attract plenty of bacteria and algae.

That means they can thoroughly be scrubbed by stainless steel brushes or brushes which are made from a combination of nylon and stainless steel bristles.

If your pool is made of resin or fiberglass a wire or stainless steel brush may not be ideal as it will only leave scratches on the pool surface.

Nylon brushes are good because they do not leave scratches and do a thorough job when cleaning. They are soft and can be utilized for concrete or vinyl surfaces pools.

No matter how good your brush is, it will certainly leave bristles on the pool surface. Wire or stainless steel brushes does a good job when cleaning, but they leave sharper bristles as compared to nylon brushes.

You should replace your brush if you realize that it is shedding bristles as this implies that it is at the end of its service life.

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