Establish daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly schedules for cleaning or treating the pool and replacing old parts. Keep all chemicals on hand so you can quickly treat a problem. Run the pool filter for at least 8 hours each day to keep the water circulating and prevent algae buildup. Clean the filter twice a year and replace it every 1 or 2 years.

Pool maintenance involves a host of activities, from regular chemical testing and balancing to cleaning the pool area and filter. These procedures should be followed regularly to ensure that your pool remains clean and safe for swimmers.

The main areas of care for a pool are: the water, the walls (or liner), the pool’s filter system, and its skimmers and jets. Keeping your water balanced will protect you and other swimmers from potentially harmful contaminants, as well as helps to avoid corrosion and mineral buildup.

Manually clean your pool daily, if possible. Use brushes, cleaners, and debris catching devices to remove surface dirt and excessive amounts of leaves or branches. 2 Keep your pool's water between 1/3 and 1/2 way up the opening of the pool skimmer. This is the level at which your pool operates best.

Maintaining your pool will include keeping the area around your pool in a safe condition. This will usually include jetwashing, sweeping up debris and removing weeds. Depending on the size of the area, you can pay an above ground pool maintenance cost similar to patio cleaning, which will be in the region of £150 to £400.