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Squeaky Clean: A Guide to Some of the Different Pool Cleaning Methods

  

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While your pool might be closed for the winter, that doesn't mean you shouldn't be making plans for any changes you might want to make come spring and summer! In fact, now is the best time to start thinking about and even making some of those changes.

Changing up your pool cleaning method can potentially cut down on the time it takes to balance chemicals on a regular basis, giving you more time to enjoy your pool! It can also mean getting rid of harsh chemicals around your backyard. 

In the past, pool chemicals pretty much consisted of the industry standard – chlorine. The chemical doesn’t smell wonderful, sometimes burns the eyes and skin, and it isn’t great for the environment but it does kill the bacteria in your spas and pools. However, today there are plenty of alternatives for keeping your swimming pool clean and bacteria-free.

Here are a few options to keep your pool clean:

• Electronic water purification: This system cleans your pool by ionizing the water. There are water systems that generate copper and silver ions that purify the water. The method was perfected and used by NASA as a way to purify the water for the astronauts. Electronic water purification eliminates the need to use pool chemicals. Though there may be a bigger upfront cost to install an ionization system, in the long run, it is usually less expensive than buying chemicals. Also with the automated system, it can eliminate the need to test the water daily.

• Ozonators: Ozone generators are another popular choice for pool and spa owners. While an ozone generator doesn’t completely eliminate the need for pool chemicals, they reduce the amount of chemicals needed to keep the water free of bacteria.

• Salt: Using salt to keep a pool clean isn’t a new technology, but it is gaining popularity with many pool owners. With a salt-based pool cleaning system, table salt, a power pack, and cell are used to keep the pool clean. Using a salt-based purification system gets rid of viruses, algae and bacteria in the water, and it’s environmentally friendly.

When you’re installing your pool, be sure to contact your swimming pool builder to see what type of pool cleaning system they recommend. Shop around and ask friends and family what kind of systems they use and how they perform for them.