You know what it is! It’s time to get in gear for outdoor-entertaining. That means lots of good people, good food, good drink, and good times by the pool. Oh yeah, about that.

While most people prepare for summer by losing weight or detoxing in order to look lean and mean in their swim wear, if you’re a pool owner, now is the time to begin prepping your pool for warmer weather. In fact, properly maintaining a pool is a year round job.

Pool maintenance may seem a bit overwhelming at first glance, however, it really isn’t that bad, especially if you take the time to break down the steps. Proper pool maintenance can save you both time and money in the long run. Keeping your pool’s systems running smoothly and keeping the water clean helps to ensure you and guests will have a cool, safe way to beat the heat this summer.

For example, did you know that you cut the lifespan of your pool in half if you don’t maintain it properly? In fact, many climates, failure to maintain your pool for as little as two to three weeks can cause the water to turn green, and not with envy. That’s a whole lot of money down the drain, well, pool in this instance.

Pools come with a lot of moving parts — or parts in general — and swimming pool products, such as swimming pool pumps, underwater pool lights, pool cleaning products, and more, all of which need to be routinely checked. Beautiful pool lighting is an excellent way to add a sense ambiance not only to your pool, but your entire backyard as well. However, even beautiful pool lighting means nothing if the pool is unclean or not functioning properly.

Creating a pool maintenance checklist is an excellent way to stay up to speed on your pool care. See more.