Why Mid-Summer Maintenance Is Essential
Mid-Summer Pool Care Checklist
1. Test and Balance Your Water
Start with the basics: test chlorine, pH, alkalinity, and stabilizer levels. Balancing your water prevents algae, irritation, and cloudy conditions.
Need help reading your results? Stop by our in-store water testing lab for a free analysis and product recommendations.
2. Shock Your Pool if Needed
Heavy usage or heat waves can overwhelm your sanitizer. A mid-summer shock treatment helps reset your water and kill bacteria before it becomes a problem.
3. Clean Your Filter and Skimmer Baskets
Your system works hard in July. Clean your skimmer baskets and backwash or rinse your filter to improve circulation and water clarity.
4. Inspect Your Equipment
Mid-summer is a smart time to inspect pumps, filters, timers, and heaters for signs of wear or leaks. Our pool service team can repair or replace parts to keep your system running efficiently.
5. Brush and Vacuum Weekly
Algae and debris can cling to walls and steps even if your water looks clean. Weekly brushing and vacuuming keep surfaces smooth and safe.
6. Top Off the Water Level
Evaporation can lower your water level, which stresses your pump. Keep water halfway up your skimmer opening — and check after heatwaves or parties.
7. Check for Safety
Inspect fences, gates, pool covers, and alarms. Mid-summer is when kids and guests are most likely to be in and around your pool.
Bonus: Hot Tub and Plunge Pool Owners — Don’t Skip the Mid-Summer Check
If you also have a hot tub or spa or a plunge pool, mid-summer is a good time to drain, clean, and refill if it hasn’t been done recently. Warm water and low sanitizer levels create ideal conditions for bacteria if left unchecked.
Explore our full hot tub services to keep your spa in peak condition.
Need Help? Pools Plus RI Has You Covered
Whether you’re managing an above-ground or inground pool, our team is here to support you mid-season and beyond. We offer:
- On-site pool maintenance
- Equipment inspections and upgrades
- Water testing and chemical support in-store
Backyard upgrades like hardscapes and decks.
Stay ahead of pool problems and extend your summer fun. Contact Pools Plus RI or visit us in-store for expert help, supplies, and service scheduling.
