Pool parties are the perfect way to keep cool and have fun during the scorching summer months in Louisiana. However, pools rely on a chemical balance to keep clean and clear, and a day of fun in the sun with oodles of people can render pool water cloudy and scummy if proper precautions are not taken. There is a common saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so the first step to keeping your swimming pool scum free is preparing the water for a lot of activity and a lot of sunscreen lotion.
Removing debris from the pool with a pool sweep and skimmers is simple, but the invisible scum from sunscreen and suntan lotions and oils can create a different set of problems for any swimming pool in Lafayette, LA. There are certain enzymes you can add to the water that will help break down the oils in the lotions so they can pass easily through the pool filter. In anticipation of a busy day, these enzymes should be added to your swimming pool in Lafayette, LA at the beginning of the day. Also, making sure your pool filter is running on a continuous basis the day of the party should keep your pool water clean and clear.
Last but not least, there are pool floats you can add to the surface of the swimming pool in Lafayette, LA that will absorb the lotions and oils from the pool water directly. Known as scumballs, these floating, sponge-like balls absorb the oils and lotions on the surface of the pool. When saturated, you simply wring out the oils, rinse, and use again. Keeping your pool water clean and clear is the best way to get the most out of your swimming pool during the summer months. Bad water chemistry can shut down a pool indefinitely until the chemistry is back in balance.