Swimming Pool Maintenance Checklist — Monthly, Weekly & Daily Tasks

Daily Tasks (5 minutes)

• Check and empty the skimmer basket — a full basket reduces pump flow
• Visually inspect water clarity — clear water is a sign of balanced chemistry
• Check that the pump is running and water is circulating
• Remove any visible debris with a leaf skimmer net

Weekly Tasks (30 minutes)

• Test water chemistry: pH (target 7.2–7.6), free chlorine (1–3 ppm), alkalinity (80–120 ppm)
• Adjust chemicals based on test results
• Brush pool walls and floor to prevent algae attachment
• Vacuum pool floor — use your Waterstar flexible vacuum head and cobra hose
• Check and clean the pump strainer basket
• Inspect the filter pressure gauge — if pressure is 8–10 psi above normal, backwash

Monthly Tasks (1 hour)

• Backwash the sand filter
• Shock-treat the pool with a chlorine shock dose — kills algae and chloramines
• Inspect all fittings, inlets, and drains for cracks or leaks
• Check underwater lights are working correctly
• Lubricate o-rings and seals on pump and filter multiport valve
• Check pump motor for unusual noise or vibration

Seasonal Tasks

• Opening: Deep clean the pool, refill to proper level, balance chemistry, run pump 24h
• Closing: Reduce chemical levels, lower water below skimmer, cover pool, winterize pump

Waterstar Tip

The most common cause of pool problems in Egypt is pH drift due to high temperatures and heavy use in summer. Test your pH twice a week in July and August.