How to Care for a Swimming Pool (for Renters)

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Check the rental agreement to see what your duties are.. Remove debris any time you notice it.. Add more water to the pool if you notice the level dropping.

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1

Check the rental agreement to see what your duties are.

Step 1

Check the rental agreement to see what your duties are.

2

Remove debris any time you notice it.

Step 2

Remove debris any time you notice it.

3

Add more water to the pool if you notice the level dropping.

Step 3

Add more water to the pool if you notice the level dropping.

4

Vacuum the pool

Step 4

Vacuum the pool

5

Clean the filter when the psi is above 25.

Step 5

Clean the filter when the psi is above 25.

6

Drain your pool

Step 6

Drain your pool

7

Call a professional if your water heater breaks.

Step 7

Call a professional if your water heater breaks.

8

Test the chlorine and pH levels once a week.

Step 8

Test the chlorine and pH levels once a week.

9

Use a calcium test strip once a week.

Step 9

Use a calcium test strip once a week.

10

Add chlorine to the pool once per week.

Step 10

Add chlorine to the pool once per week.

11

Lower the pH with muriatic acid if it's too high.

Step 11

Lower the pH with muriatic acid if it's too high.

12

Raise the pH by using soda ash if it's too low.

Step 12

Raise the pH by using soda ash if it's too low.

13

Avoid swimming for 24 hours after adding chemicals.

Step 13

Avoid swimming for 24 hours after adding chemicals.

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