Behind the Scenes: How Competitive Swimming Pools are Maintained

Do you ever wonder how huge fifty-meter pools are kept in such amazing condition? Well, look no further, because we have the answer. Maintaining massive pools is no easy task, but in order to keep such clean conditions, lots of daily care and work are put into them. If you or somebody you know wants to have a spot-free pool, be sure to note the immense procedures that go into the maintenance process for fifty-meter pools.

Maintenance Needed for fifty meter pools:

• Disinfectant systems have to be measured and sized properly to fit inside pools
• Chlorine alkaline solution is typically used 
• Daily cleanings of pool pumps and filtration systems
• 2-3 times daily manual water testing for chemicals/Ph
• Tests are typically done by professional groups or companies
• Vacuumed and Skimmed daily (Requires much more maintenance if located outdoors)
• Safety guidelines are HEAVILY monitored in order to ensure hazards are limited for swimmers
• Urine detecting technologies such as urin x uses chemicals to identify pee spots and eliminate them from pools.

Cleaning Standards for fifty meter pools

• Between 1-3.5 milligrams of chlorine (per liter) and must be checked regularly on a daily basis
• Uses Ozone disinfectant. Water must be cleaned and measured for safe use before any event
• Air surrounding covered pools must be filtered regularly, or else harmful chemicals or bacteria could enter the human body
• Absolutely NO peeing in the pool
• Daily checks for the skimmers and filters for blockage
• Good thermal insulation must be in use
• Checks for asbestos must go into effect
• Pool temperature set between 77- and 82-degrees Fahrenheit for swimming competitions
• Ph of 7-8
• No visible substances allowed on the surface of any pools
• Do not mix any harmful chemicals or waste into any pools
• Pool conditions must be checked after every single pool event (large or small) because you never know what bacteria people bring into pools.

At Home Tips and Tricks for Optimal Pool Conditions

We are aware that homeowners typically do NOT have 50 meter pools, but by looking into tactics used for the rigorous large pool cleanings, we can draw lots of information from the biggest cleaners and can tackle a dirty at-home pool with the most useful cleaning routines. Here are some useful tricks and tips that YOU can implement into ensuring that your home’s pool looks as lustrous as the largest pools.

• Vacuum and Skim daily in order to keep pool clean with no debris
• Use chlorine tablets to ELIMINATE any bad bacteria or annoying algae
• Purchase a Pool chemical testing kit, and Test/Balance 1-2 times a week
• Make sure filtration system is clean (a clogged pipe leads to slower cleaning)
• Install a gate or some sort of net around pool in order to stop some objects from entering the pool
• Ensure all pool equipment is safe and up to date
• Scrub the sides of your pool liner to get that yucky grime and algae OFF!

Whether you are unable or too busy to check on these at home pool cleaning ideas, schedule a weekly, or bi-weekly cleaning through Pool Scouts! Our licensed and properly trained technicians have the experience and knowledge to keep your residential pools clean and safe.