Pool Cleaning FAQ

There are many reasons to clean your swimming pool in Central Florida. The first reason that comes to most people's minds is purely aesthetic. A swimming pool is a beautiful addition to any backyard, so you want yours to be free of debris and algae. But the reasons for cleaning your pool include much more than what meets the eye. A clean pool will operate more efficiently than a pool that has full skimmer baskets and clogged filters. Increased efficiency helps extend the lifespan of your pool and its equipment while also minimizing any repair needs. On a personal level, clean pools promote safe, healthy swimming. By keeping your pool and its water clean, you reduce your risk of health issues that could affect your skin, eyes, ears, or respiratory functions.

BM Wemple Pools is a full-service pool cleaner, with all types of pool cleaning supplies and equipment handy during every job. We will visit your home in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, or Lake County to handle all your cleaning needs. Our technicians can arrange regular times to skim and vacuum your pool, brush the tile-water line, empty your skimmer and pump baskets, and check your water chemistry. If necessary, we will adjust your water chemistry to guarantee safety. We also provide information cards detailing the status of your pool and its water following every cleaning.

How frequently you clean your pool is dependent upon numerous factors, including usage and nearby sources of debris. But BM Wemple Pools recommends cleaning your pool regularly to ensure efficiency. Our team can visit your home as frequently as once per week to keep your pool in top shape. Indicators that you are due for a pool cleaning include opaque water clarity, algae growth, and full skimmer baskets. Let us know when you notice any of these signs so that we can clean your pool and improve its water circulation.

We bring pool cleaning equipment to test your pool water's chemistry levels during every service trip. We will adjust your levels as necessary, but it is also important for you to know proper levels so that you can address any imbalances between visits. Clean and healthy pool water has a pH of 7.2 to 7.6, alkalinity at 80 to 120 parts per million, calcium hardness at 180 to 220 parts per million, and chlorine at 1 to 3 parts per million.

When you open your pool in Central Florida for the first time of the season, you may want to use a chemical shock treatment to oxidize any particles in the water, kill bacteria and algae, and restore clarity. The expert technicians at BM Wemple Pools can help you determine the best approach to shocking your pool and ensuring its cleanliness. You should avoid swimming for at least eight to 12 hours after a chemical shock treatment.