Going on vacation: how to maintain your shell pool?

The summer season is approaching, and with it, the next summer vacation with your family! But have you thought about maintaining your polyester pool while you are away? Indeed, without regular maintenance , the water in your pool can quickly turn green. But pool owners can rest assured... Today, easy-to-implement solutions exist to allow you to go on vacation with peace of mind.

And that's good, Aboral has prepared a summary of the rules to follow in order to keep your pool water clean and clear!

Maintaining your shell pool: steps to take 15 days before your departure

1. Maintain the balance of your pool water

In order to leave with peace of mind, carry out, at least 15 days before your departure, a series of tests in order to check the cleanliness of your water. To do this, install a pool regulator inside your pool in order to control the pH and the chlorine level . Depending on the result obtained, your regulator reacts by autonomously regulating the levels by adding corrective product. Equipped with this device, you can go on vacation without worrying about the cleanliness of your pool!

On the other hand, if you do not have a regulator, get a kit of strips near you or online and then, depending on the result, rebalance the levels by adding the recommended quantities of maintenance products .

2. Hire a third party to maintain your pool

To prevent the water from turning green , you will then need to ask someone close to you to check your pool and maintain it if necessary.

If you can't find anyone to take care of your pool in your absence, you should know that some companies specialize in pool cleaning . By choosing the formula that suits your needs, a professional will come and check your pool 1 to 2 times a week and will be able to carry out:

• water balance;
• cleaning your pool;
• equipment control (filtration pump, skimmers, etc.);
• the water level .

For this type of service, expect to pay at least a hundred euros; everything will depend on the service and your location. 

Maintaining your swimming pool: steps to take 3 days before your departure

1. Carry out a mechanical cleaning of your pool

To eliminate microorganisms and bacteria present inside your pool, there is nothing better than an effective brushing of your pool! By disturbing the mass of water, you allow your disinfectant to better capture the bacteria and disintegrate them.

Please note, for optimal cleaning, make sure to choose a brush that is suited to the shape and coating of your pool. Do you have a free-form pool with multiple corners? Choose a triangular brush head, which is more effective for reaching corners!

Once the pool is brushed, skim off the surface debris using a skimmer. Also, don't forget to empty the skimmers and the pre-filter of your pump!

2. Remember to refill with disinfectant

Before you head out, make sure your pool has enough disinfectant to stay clean while you're away. Whether you're loading it through your regulator , your chlorinator , or by hand by adding chlorine tablets to the skimmers, it's imperative that you don't miss this step if you don't want to find your pool green .

Don't forget, if you have an automatic device, to check that it is correctly programmed!

3. Protect your pool with a cover

Last step before you leave: cover your pool with a tarpaulin or a winter tarpaulin type cover . The goal? Secure access to the pool , for example by avoiding the risk of a child or animals falling in and preventing the deposit of impurities (pollen, leaves, etc.) in order to limit the use of chemical products.

Now you're all set to go on a family vacation - without worrying about maintaining your pool . Enjoy your vacation!