Pool Care Tips

Clear water comes down to a few habits: keep the tile line clean, skim the surface and empty the baskets, brush and vacuum regularly, run the pump long enough each day, and keep the water balanced. Beach pools have extra challenges, such as sand, salt air, heavy rental use and summer storms, so the water needs more attention than most.

• Test the water at least once a week, more often during busy rental weeks
• Keep the skimmer and pump baskets empty so the filter can do its job
• Watch for scale on the tile, which usually means the calcium hardness is off

Our sister company, Four Seasons Pool & Spa Services, takes care of Outer Banks pools every week and shares more water-care advice on its site, including a free tool where you can ask about your own pool water.