Pool Care Advice
Keeping a pool clean in Hood County, TX requires a bit more effort than in milder climates. The Texas sun, heat, and unpredictable weather put your pool chemistry and equipment under constant pressure. These expert tips from BK Pool Solutions will help you stay ahead of problems and enjoy your pool all season.
Texas heat accelerates chemical consumption. Test pH, chlorine, alkalinity, and calcium hardness at least once a week during summer months. Ideal pH is 7.4–7.6. Low pH corrodes equipment; high pH causes cloudy water and scaling.
Free chlorine should stay between 1–3 ppm. In hot weather, chlorine burns off faster — consider stabilized chlorine (with cyanuric acid) to protect it from UV degradation. Never let chlorine drop to zero or algae will take hold quickly.
Algae and debris cling to walls and floors before they're visible in the water. Weekly brushing of walls, steps, and corners — followed by vacuuming — prevents algae growth and keeps your filter from overworking.
A dirty filter reduces circulation and water clarity. Cartridge filters should be rinsed every 4–6 weeks and deep cleaned every 3–6 months. D.E. filters need backwashing monthly. Sand filters should be backwashed when pressure rises 8–10 psi above normal.
After parties, heavy rain, or a heat wave, shock your pool with a high dose of chlorine to eliminate combined chloramines and bacteria. Shocking at dusk prevents UV from degrading the chlorine before it can work.
Hot Texas summers cause significant evaporation. Keep water at mid-skimmer level. Too low and your pump runs dry; too high and the skimmer can't skim properly. Top off with a garden hose as needed.
Green water means algae bloom — a sign your sanitizer levels have dropped too low. Left untreated, algae turns a pool from swim-ready to a health hazard within days. A professional green pool cleaning service can restore water clarity in 3–5 days.
BK Pool Solutions handles all of this for you with every visit — chemical testing, balancing, brushing, vacuuming, basket cleaning, and a full equipment check. Our weekly maintenance plans start at $185/month for total peace of mind.
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