Guam Cleaning Masters can test your swimming pool water frequently (daily or weekly depending on use) and add chemicals as necessary, following the manufacturer’s directions.

Chemicals are typically added to the pool daily. These pool chemicals include various kinds of disinfectants and sanitizers which work to control the growth of certain kinds of algae and bacteria in the pool water.

Our cleaners begin by skimming off leaves, insects and any other debris from the pool. This should be done daily.

We try to remove debris before it sinks to the bottom of your pool where it becomes difficult to remove and may create stains. Debris can also clog up your filtration system.

Trees surrounding your pool should be trimmed to reduce the amount of debris that lands on the water.

Regular shock treatments cleanse the water of algae, bacteria, dirt and any other organic matter that may have entered the pool. We follow the  manufacturer’s directions for shock treatments.

We also check the filter and backwash system. 

The three most popular types of filters — sand, cartridge and vertical grid DE — screen out debris and particles from your pool water. You should clean and maintain your filter according to the manufacturer’s directions.

Check your pool filter weekly, removing any debris that has gathered within.

Backwash the pool filter as needed (weekly for pools that see a lot of use; or when the filter gauge reads 8-10 psi higher than normal).

We suggest you keep your pool pump running. You should also clean out your skimmer(s) weekly, or more often as necessary. Removing debris allows the skimmer to operate at maximum efficiency, catching the majority of debris that ends up in your pool.

We suggest you keep an eye on your pool’s water level. If the level is more than halfway up the skimmer, debris will not be collected effectively.

Check the skimmer every time you skim the top of the pool, ensuring it is clean.

Your pool’s circulation system includes the skimmer, pump, pump strainer, drains and filter. The system helps chemicals work effectively and ensures that water is properly filtered.

Run your pump long enough each day to make sure the water is properly filtered and each item in the circulation system is clean and in good condition.

Once the algae and sediment have been brushed from the walls, they can be vacuumed up, along with any other debris that has floated to the bottom of the pool.

If you are using an automatic vacuum, you just need to plug in your cleaner, set it in the water and let it work for you! There are three types of automatic pool vacuums: robotic, pressure, and suction.

Robotic vacuums are energy-efficient and work separate from your pool’s existing filtration system.

Pressure vacuums utilize a pressure line from the filtration system to move around your pool. They require a pool pump and usually an extra booster pump to run.

Suction vacuums use the water flow from your filtration system and attach to either a dedicated suction port or skimmer. They are the most affordable option.

Our cleaners will also brush sediment from the pool wall. Algae and small bits of debris can gather on the walls of your pool, as well as pool fixture like ladders and slides.

Use a brush to remove dirt that has collected on the sides and bottom of your pool, as well as on ladders, slides and other accessories.

The sediment is brushed toward the main drain so it can be vacuumed up easily.