Keeping your pool clean through out the year is a daunting task for many of us. In fact this is more important than buying and installing one. Maintenance is the major issue as all of us are busy working through out the week. There is no time left for house hold chores let alone cleaning the pool. I would suggest that you outsource this work. There are pool companies who will do the work for you and keep your pool clean and ready for you to use it whenever you want. These pool companies are run by professionals who are experts in their job. The pool company will assess the size of the pool and what are your requirements for maintenance work and sign up an annual contract with you for a fee. Every week their person will come over and clean your pool and refresh the water. Adding Chlorine to the water is the most important part of maintenance. The exact amount should help you in keeping the water clean as well as safe for swimmers. Else you may end up with burning eyes and rashes on your skin. After all it is for enjoyment that you install a pool at your premises. Not to complicate life. To keep your pool clean the first and foremost requirement is a pool cover. Pump and filter liners are also essential along with pool chemicals. If you do not wish to go in for annual maintenance then you can call up the pool service and repair person only when necessary. But I would suggest that you should go in for regular maintenance so that the water doesn’t turn green with dirt and moss. Though green pools are in vogue today the water should be clean and pure. Only regular maintenance can ensure that. The filtration plant should be cleaned once in 3 months at least and the under water lights need to be changed from time to time. If you have a solar paneling system for lighting and heating then you need to get the maintenance done for it as well. Though there are DIY kits that can guide you to clean your pool yourself it is advisable to go in for pool company annual contracts. To know more about the advantages of hiring a pool company and to get latest updates about swimming pools you can join us on Twitter and Facebook. We’ve a Facebook forum where all new ideas and latest technology advancements are discussed that will help you to learn more about your swimming pool. After all it is an investment of a life time, isn’t it?