Garden Pools: How Much Do They Cost to Maintain?
The weather has been hot lately, and everyone's looking to cool down in the water. Having a pool at home is such a joy! But how much does it cost to maintain a garden pool?
Pros and Cons of Swimming Pools
First, let's discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a pool at home. For those considering buying a pool house or remodeling a pool, please refer to this:
Pros
-Instantly enhances the garden's appearance, elevating the entire house.
-Cooling in the summer.
-Great for families with children, allowing them to play in the water.
-Enjoy inviting friends over for water parties.
-A beautiful pool can have a lot of emotional value.
Cons
-Requires regular maintenance and cleaning.
-Water bills may increase during dry seasons.
-Requires maintaining a stable pH level.
-Requires regular water quality checks.
-Requires collecting fallen leaves.
-Water safety precautions for children.
-High electricity and water bills.
How to maintain a pool?
Perform a thorough water change and cleaning at least twice a year. You can choose to cover your pool in the fall and winter. During summer use, run the filter for several hours. Use pool chemicals to maintain pH and chlorine levels.
Pool Tips: Swimming pools typically use chlorine as a chemical purifier, which often has a medicinal odor and can be harmful to skin and eyes.
Many people are now opting for salt pools, which use a specialized concentration of salt to purify and maintain the water. Saltwater pools provide clean, gentle water and are less harmful to skin, eyes, and other areas.
You can hire a professional pool company to upgrade your chlorine-purified pool to a saltwater pool. This can be done for just a few thousand dollars.
