Pool Maintenance

From daily cleaning to winterizing: practical maintenance guides for residential pool owners. Pool maintenance schedule, filter care, skimmer cleaning and seasonal tasks.

Keeping Your Pool Clean: Routines for Clear Water in 30 Min/Week
Beginner Apr 23, 2026 8 min

Keeping Your Pool Clean: Routines for Clear Water in 30 Min/Week

Keeping a pool clean takes 15 to 30 minutes a week. Daily routines, products and prevention per pool type: above-ground, inground and hot tub.

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Pool cleaning guide: complete steps for all pool types
Beginner Mar 5, 2026 13 min

Pool cleaning guide: complete steps for all pool types

How to clean your pool in 7 steps: surface to floor, filter and walls. How often to clean? What do you need? Works for inground pools, frame pools and small inflatable pools.

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Pool Maintenance Costs: Realistic Annual Overview (2026)
Beginner Mar 3, 2026 8 min

Pool Maintenance Costs: Realistic Annual Overview (2026)

Pool maintenance costs 600 to 2,500 euro per year for a typical residential pool. Chemicals, electricity, filter media, water top-up, repairs. Complete annual cost breakdown with money-saving tips.

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Pool maintenance schedule: daily, weekly and seasonal (complete guide)
Beginner Jan 19, 2026 6 min

Pool maintenance schedule: daily, weekly and seasonal (complete guide)

Complete pool maintenance schedule: daily, weekly and seasonal tasks. Monthly checklist for clear water and a long-lasting pool. Includes inground pool schedule and seasonal breakdown.

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How to detect a pool leak: bucket test and 5 other methods
Intermediate Mar 9, 2026 12 min

How to detect a pool leak: bucket test and 5 other methods

Losing more than 5 mm of water per day? Use the bucket test to check for a pool leak. 6 detection methods, common causes and DIY repair tips.

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Above-ground pool maintenance: the complete weekly routine
Beginner Apr 12, 2026 8 min

Above-ground pool maintenance: the complete weekly routine

Above-ground pool maintenance for Intex and Bestway pools: test water 3x per week, keep chlorine between 1-3 ppm and pH between 7.2-7.6. Full routine with dosage chart.

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How to clean a pool skimmer: how often and what to do
Beginner Mar 11, 2026 6 min

How to clean a pool skimmer: how often and what to do

Empty the skimmer daily and clean the basket weekly. A full skimmer cuts pump flow by 30 to 50%. How to maintain your skimmer and troubleshoot common problems.

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Pool filter pump maintenance: what to check and when
Mar 8, 2026 5 min

Pool filter pump maintenance: what to check and when

Keep your pool pump running for 10-15 years with 3 habits: clean the strainer basket weekly, inspect the impeller annually and drain completely before winter.

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Winterizing your pool: complete closing checklist
Jan 26, 2026 6 min

Winterizing your pool: complete closing checklist

Winterize your pool before the first frost: lower the water level, add winter chemicals, blow out the pipes and cover correctly. Full step-by-step checklist.

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Inflatable pool maintenance: keep your paddling pool clean and safe
Beginner Mar 7, 2026 8 min

Inflatable pool maintenance: keep your paddling pool clean and safe

How to maintain an inflatable or paddling pool: daily cleaning, water treatment, when to change the water, and which products actually work.

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Opening your pool in spring: step-by-step guide
Beginner Jan 23, 2026 4 min

Opening your pool in spring: step-by-step guide

Open your pool correctly in spring: remove the cover, clean the filter, treat the water and balance the chemistry. Plan 1 to 2 weekends for the opening process.

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