How to: Benny's Basic Pool Care Tips

It's hard to believe, but we are already halfway through the summer season! With some of this year's wild weather conditions, it is extra important to keep an eye on your pool's safety. Benny's has everything you need to maintain your pool's cleanliness throughout the entire summer. Now is the perfect time to check your in-ground or above-ground pool's pH levels, chlorination, and give it a good mid-summer clean.

There are many steps involved in keeping your pool in the best condition for the entire season. At Benny's, we've got fantastic pool chemicals from Robelle, and a full line of pool cleaning equipment. Here are some important tips to using your pool care products from Benny's:

• Check your pool chemical levels regularly. Your pH level should read between 7.4 and 7.6, and your alkalinity should read between 100ppm (parts per million) and 150 ppm.

• Prevent pool problems such as algae growth by cleaning the pool on a regular basis. Skim the top of the water, vacuum the bottom, and brush or scrub the walls.
• Eliminate algae growth by using shock treat, available in powder or liquid form. Click on the Shock Calculator to find out how much shock it will take to rid your swimming pool of algae.

• Algaecide is also preventative that can be used throughout the season to avoid this problem if it is reoccurring. We've got it available in quart or gallon sizes.
• Before you even get home to the pool, be sure to keep bottles of liquid shock treatment purchased at Benny's upright in your car on the ride home. This product will stain (and make a mess!) if it spills so please be careful!
• If your pool is becoming cloudy, purchase a gallon of pool water clarifier at Benny's. This chemical clots together the tiny particles that are causing the clouds so that they will be more easily trapped by the pool filter.

• Keep your pool chlorinated throughout the season; purchase chlorine tabs at Benny's, available in 4lb., 7lb., 15lb, or 25lb. sizes.

Check with a friendly employee at your local Benny's if you're not sure what products are best for your pool situation. Our expert sales team will be more than happy to assist you. Don't forget to check out our excellent selection of pool toys, floats, accessories, and safety gear, too!