Swimming pool maintenance is a touchy subject for many. While some owners place utmost trust in professionals for pool maintenance, others roll up their sleeves to take on the job themselves. And thus, the debate continues – should owners who have some expertise in pool maintenance take on pool cleaning themselves or should the job be given to professionals? This is a question that every pool owner – from that of a vinyl liner pool to that of a fiberglass pool – asks himself at some point in time.

Here we look at different aspects of this dilemma to arrive at the best way forward.

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How Effective is DIY?

You will find a thousand tutorials and walk-throughs for DIY swimming pool maintenance online if you are looking for ideas for your new vinyl pool installation. However, is it the best approach? Many, who have some experience in pool maintenance, may argue that taking up the job in their own hands helps them save a significant amount of money. Furthermore, they trust that by undertaking the job, they ensure that the pool receives deep cleaning, which may or may not happen when commercial cleaning services are involved.

Here are the three most important aspects that you need to keep in mind before you embark on a DIY swimming pool maintenance mission – be it a vinyl liner pool or a solid concrete pool:

Expertise

The first question that you must ask yourself before taking up the job yourself is if you have the expertise. You may have some experience and some necessary equipment but does that qualify you to undertake the exercise? Over the years, several products and equipment have entered the market, that you may not have a clear understanding of. Professionals are trained to have a good understanding of the issues in a swimming pool and the remedial measures they must take to keep the pool in good shape. Furthermore, because of their constant interaction with their industry peers, product experts, etc.; they have a better understanding of the current industry practices, best chemicals, and upgraded equipment that can ensure deep cleaning and give you a sparkly clean swimming pool.

Time

As manageable as you may assume it to be, the fact is that pool cleaning is not an easy and quick task. For a person who has a fair understanding, the task is arduous and time-consuming. You may have to spend a few hours on the job. Furthermore, cleaning a pool must be a regular activity. A swimming pool needs frequent cleaning, which should be followed to keep the pool in the best condition. So if you are certain that you can take out a few hours across seasons for this exercise, you may want to continue cleaning up yourself. However, if you are someone who is not able to dedicate hours to exercise on a regular basis, the best option is to call in professionals.

Cost

One of the most important arguments that most people have against hiring a commercial pool cleaner is that they are very expensive. Here are two scenarios you might want to consider.

No doubt, you can save a significant amount of money by taking on the cleaning exercise yourself. However, you will have to keep a stock of the right chemicals, undertake water quality tests, maintain and store the equipment, and even upgrade the equipment from time to time. This could be a major exercise.

Maybe your vinyl pool construction happened recently, but that does not discount the fact that the water in your pool needs to be clean and, more importantly, safe for you and your loved ones. If the water is not safe enough, it could lead to diseases and several other health issues – which could, instead, lead to bigger expenses.

Most people would advise you to hire a professional cleaning company for the job. However, it does not mean that you must hire professionals for anything and everything related to your swimming pool. Regardless of the arguments above, there are scenarios where you can roll up your sleeves to maintain your dear swimming pool.

You can speak to specialists in pool maintenance to understand if there are tasks that you can undertake as per your knowledge to maintain your pool.

If you are a swimming pool owner, especially a new one, and are debating the idea of hiring professionals for pool maintenance, you can set up a consultation with a reputed company such as Toronto Pool by Luxury Pools!

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Luxury Pools has been a trusted name for 25 years and is one of the top companies for the installation of vinyl liner pools, concrete pools, and several other pools in Toronto. Our service regions include Toronto, Markham, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Mississauga, Richmond Hill, Barrie, Brampton, Hamilton, Ottawa, Woodbridge, North York, and the surrounding GTA, you can connect with us at 416.504.5263 or write to us at info@landcon.ca.