What Causes A Swimming Pool To Lose Its Sparkle?

The glow of a newly installed pool will inevitably lose its shine. Weathering, falling behind on scheduled maintenance, and repair issues can all result in the dull appearance of your once pristine backyard pool. However, not all hope is lost if you’re looking to restore your pool back to its former glory! Here are 5 tips to brighten your pool.

Balance Your Chemicals To Return Your Pool’s Glow

The most common cause for a pool’s dull, discolored or murky appearance is usually a chemical imbalance. Thankfully, most chemical issues are easy to address and correct within a few days. Start your diagnosis by testing the water, recording cyanuric acid, free chlorine, acidity, total alkalinity, and calcium hardness. 

Shock The Water In Times Of Need

A chlorine shock can do wonders for your pool and return it to its former shine! If your pool has transformed into a green petri dish of water, it is probably time to consider removing harmful algae, bacteria, and dirt with a high dose of chlorine. 

Choose Gold Medal Pools For Pool Service And Maintenance

The pool experts at Gold Medal Pools have over five decades of experience helping customers achieve beautiful, clear pool water all year round. We maintain and service everything from pumps, motors, filters, and lights to keep your pool operating at peak efficiency. Here are just a few services we provide in our pool maintenance packages: 

• Maintenance technicians that are CPO certified (Certified Pool/Spa Operator) and AFO Certified (Aquatic Facility Operator)
• Equipment installation and repair
• Service on all brands of equipment, including Hayward, Pentair, Jandy, Sta-Rite, Zodiac, and Polaris.
• Service Technicians that are AST (Advanced Service Technician) Certified and state-licensed
• Filter cleans
• Leak detection and repairs
• In-depth training on how to use your equipment

Add Modern Features And Lighting Designs

Although falling behind on maintenance is the most common culprit of a dull pool, the design can leave a lot to be desired for some owners. A new pool trend or design hits the market every year, promising to add more glamour and sparkle to your swimming pool. As impractical as it may be to upgrade your pool every year, adding additional features can help transform an older pool, making it look new again!

Our team is well-versed in some of the industry-leading designs used today to transform any outdated or dull pool. Adding new features and lighting can sometimes be all a swimming pool needs to restore it to its former glory. Here are some of our personal favorites:

Waterfall lights: add instant appeal to your pool with waterfall lights. These come in built-in or stick-on options in a range of designs to suit any style of pool. 

Below the water lights: these light features are common for adding a sense of luxury to your pool. These lights help add an alluring glow beneath the surface with different colors and brightness settings available. 

Pool spotlights: These lighting features can create an overall brighter appearance when placed strategically around the area. Spotlights are also available in various colors, allowing for complete customization.

Touch Up Your Pool’s Surface To Bring Color Back To Your Pool

Pools require a new finish every few years, depending on weathering, usage, and general upkeep. Once the finish begins to deteriorate, the pool’s water can become cloudy. Many pool owners use this time to also experiment with new colors and designs to bring a new look to their pool. For example, swapping out a darker shade for brighter tones can better reflect the sunlight and brighten your pool. 

Choose Gold Medal Pools Brighten Your Pool

Gold Medal Pools has been helping pool owners in the greater DFW area for many years. Our experienced team will guide you through the best practices to brighten your swimming pool and prepare you for the summer months ahead. Contact our award-winning team today; we have helped residents of McKinney, Frisco, Fort Worth, Prosper, Celina, and Plano areas. Call us today to learn how these 5 tips to brighten your pool can help you.