At Flamingo Pools, we handle the hard stuff. Each week, we test, balance, clean, and make sure everything’s working the way it should. But Arizona summers can be unpredictable—and your pool sees a lot more action this time of year. Whether it’s a surprise monsoon or a full weekend of swimming, a few small steps on your end can make a big difference in keeping your water clear between visits.
Let’s talk about what those are.
A Storm Rolled In? Use the Quick Clean Button
Your variable-speed pump has a built-in feature that a lot of homeowners forget about: Quick Clean. If you’ve had a windy night, some heavy rain, or your pool just looks off after a busy weekend, hit that button. It’ll ramp your system up to high speed for a short time and move debris through the filter much faster than its regular setting.
You don’t need to change any schedules or touch the programming. Just hit Quick Clean, let it run its course, and your pool will recover faster until we’re back.
Keep Your Skimmer and Pump Baskets Empty
This just takes a few quick minutes—two, tops. If the baskets are filled, water won’t flow as it should. When this happens, debris lingers, chemicals can’t properly circulate, and your pool starts getting cloudy.
Especially after storms, check the skimmer and pump baskets. Empty them if they’re full. It is one of the easiest ways to prevent buildup and let everything flow properly.
This is a quick operation—two-minute quick. The water makes its circulation pattern only if the baskets are empty. If full, debris sits back, chemicals fail to circulate properly, and the pool starts turning cloudy.
After storms check your skimmer and pump baskets. Empty them once full. This is among the easiest ways of avoiding any build-up and keeping the present free-flow.
Just Got Back from the Lake? Don’t Jump Right In
If you’ve been on the lake or river, that water has surely come along for the ride on your suit-whether you can see it or not. What most people don’t realize is that natural bodies of water contain all those things that your pool would rather not have: algae spores, bacteria, and who knows what. Always shower before dive-bombing into the pool. Better yet, wash that swim suit. It’s an easy habit that can save you, down the road, from big headaches.
Got Landscaping? Keep an Eye on Debris
Pools set among plants, trees, or flowerbeds are pleasant to behold—but they create extra work. Leaves, seed pods, and flower petals-any of these in your pool feed algae. And even if your chlorine is on point, organic matter can throw things off pretty quickly.
So, if your pool sees a lot of plant debris, a light skim up now and then is good. Not deep-just enough to get the big stuff out before it has a chance to sink or start decaying.
Swimming Helps, But Watch What Comes In
Believe it or not, swimming is great for your pool. Movement helps circulate water, and that helps with chemical distribution. But not everything swimmers bring in is good.
Sunscreen, body oils, spilled drinks—those things add up. Rinsing off before jumping in helps. Keeping food and sticky drinks away from the edge helps even more. If you’re planning a big party, just give us a heads-up. We can prep the pool ahead of time or follow up with some extra care.
We’ve Got You—This Just Helps Hold the Line
We’re not asking you to do our job. You hired us so you wouldn’t have to worry about all this. But in the middle of a busy summer, these five little habits make a real difference. They keep your pool looking good, keep your equipment happy, and help us keep everything running smooth when we arrive for service.
If you ever have a question about your system or want us to walk you through any of this—just reach out. Text or call. We’re local, and we’re always glad to help.
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—The Flamingo Pools Team 💧🦩