Swimming pool cleaners

It is important for the safety of your family that you maintain and frequently address the hygiene of your pool. The most vital chemical in swimming pool cleaners is chlorine. Chlorine is distributed to the pool water to kill off bacteria and prevent the growth of algae. Floating or automatic chlorine feeders distribute chlorine to the water. Automatic feeders are preferred because they regulate the amount of chlorine that is put into your pool automatically and offer very precise control.

A technique known as “shock treatment” should be administered to your pool on occasion to maximize the efficiency of your swimming pool cleaners. Once chlorine combines with the bacteria and organics in the water it becomes inactive and no longer sanitizes the pool.

You will know when the chlorine is no longer working because the water will sting your eyes and that “chlorine” smell will be noticeable. It is important to note that the “chlorine” smell is not actually chlorine; it is the smell of the bacteria and organics in the water or chloramines, as they are known. The shock treatment will oxidize the chloramines by adding a larger amount of chlorine.

Other types of swimming pool cleaners include skimmers. A skimmer will draw water much the same way as the main pool drains, only a skimmer will suck from only the very top of the pool. The skimmer will remove any floating debris, such as suntan oil, leaves or hair and leave the surface of your water attractive and inviting.

Robot swimming pool cleaners are smart and effective tools for cleaning, scrubbing, brushing and vacuuming the base and walls of your swimming pool when the pool is full of water. There are smart robot cleaners that use digital signal processing (DSP) to calculate the most efficient pattern for pool cleaning. These smart-bots take all the labor out of cleaning a pool, leaving you free to relax in the sunshine, sipping cocktails, watching your robot do all the hard work for you.