Is Your Orlando Pool Really Clean? 5 Pro Tips to Beat Hidden Algae & Bacteria
Is Your Orlando Pool Really Clean? 5 Pro Tips to Beat Hidden Algae & Bacteria
Florida heat is gorgeous—and tough on pools. Even water that looks clear can hide algae and bacteria if the basics aren’t done right. These five pro tips keep things simple, safe, and sparkling—without overcomplicating your routine.
Table of Contents:
1) Test the Essentials Weekly (CYA Seasonally)
2) Keep Water Moving & Filters Clean
4) Keep Water Balanced (No Exotic Additives Required)
5) After Florida Storms: Simple Recovery
1) Test the Essentials Weekly (CYA Seasonally)
What matters most week to week: sanitizer (free chlorine) and pH. Keep them in range and most problems never start.
Weekly: Check and balance Free Chlorine (FC) and pH.
Periodically: Verify Total Alkalinity (TA) to support a stable pH.
Seasonally (2–3×/year): Check Cyanuric Acid (CYA)—typically at the start of summer, mid-season, and after major water replacement. Adjust only when needed.
Why it works: FC and pH control day-to-day safety. CYA is your UV shield and doesn’t swing much; seasonal checks are enough.
2) Keep Water Moving & Filters Clean
Circulation helps sanitizer reach every corner; filtration removes what sanitizer kills.
Run your pump on a consistent summer schedule appropriate for your system.
Empty baskets and maintain your filter per manufacturer guidance.
If pressure is noticeably higher than normal, clean/backwash as recommended for your filter type.
Pro tip: Make sure return jets push water across the pool, not just near the surface—this reduces “dead zones.”
3) One Good Brush Per Visit
You don’t need to live with a brush in your hand. A thorough brush once per service visit is typically enough to break up film on walls, steps, and tile so sanitizer can do its job.
Focus on waterline tile, steps, ladders, and around lights—the usual trouble spots.
Vacuum or run your robot as needed based on debris and usage.
4) Keep Water Balanced (No Exotic Additives Required)
Balanced water protects swimmers and equipment.
Aim for pH 7.2–7.8 and TA within the manufacturer-recommended range for your surface/system.
Maintain calcium hardness appropriate to your pool surface.
Use specialty products only if a tech recommends them for your specific situation—most pools stay perfect with correct sanitizer, pH, and routine.
5) After Florida Storms: Simple Recovery
Heavy rain and wind happen. A short, simple routine gets you back on track fast.
Same day: scoop debris, empty baskets, and check sanitizer; dose if needed.
Run the pump longer for a day to help clear the water.
If water still looks off after 24–48 hours, schedule a professional check.
Quick-Reference: Summer Pool Checklist
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