Pool Care Tips
Keep Your Swimming Pool Healthy All Year Round
Good pool care is simple when done consistently. A few minutes of maintenance each week helps keep your pool clean, clear and ready for swimming.
Weekly Tips
- Remove leaves and debris.
- Empty skimmer basket — a blocked basket reduces flow and treatment effectiveness.
- Check water level — low water strains your pump and affects circulation.
- Brush walls, steps and floor to prevent algae from taking hold.
- Test your water — aim for pH 7.2–7.6.
Monthly Tips
- Backwash your filter — a dirty filter means poor circulation and more algae.
- Clean your pump basket.
- Apply Activator-D™ once every month — it handles black and green algae so you don’t have to.
- Vacuum the pool after heavy rain if needed.
After Heavy Rain
- Remove debris as soon as possible.
- Run the pump longer if water becomes cloudy.
- Apply your monthly Activator-D™ treatment if algae starts appearing.
Summer Pool Tips
- Run the pump at least 8 hours a day during summer, 4–6 hours in winter.
- Run the pump during the warmest part of the day.
- Keep water circulating daily — don’t wait until algae becomes visible.
- Keep your pool covered when not in use to reduce debris and evaporation.
Winter Tips
- Don’t skip winter treatment — algae grows year-round in SA’s climate, even in cooler months.
- Reduce pump hours but maintain circulation.
- Continue monthly Activator-D™ treatment through winter.
Consistent monthly treatment with Activator-D™ means less work, less worry, and a pool that’s always ready to swim in.
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