Outdoor Organization: Prepare Your Pool this Spring

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Start Circulating Early

To get the pool working properly and to have the chemical safety, you have to open the pool correctly. It will ensure the health of both the pool and the swimmers. The first step to open the pool is to start circulating it early. The longer you leave it stagnant, the more the slimy algae forms at the bottom and the higher the pH level is. Start the process in the mid-March for a couple of hours each day. Keep the cover of the pool and the pump is running continuously until the level of the chemicals are normal. After that, run it one to two hours per day until the weather is warm enough for swimming. When everything is ready, just uncover the pool and proceed with other works.

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Check the Filtration and Chemical Levels

Check out the filtration system and adjust any pipes to remove any leaks. Change the filter’s cartridge and lubricate all the vales and o-rings. Find out if there is any problem with the pool pump, if any screws are missing, or if there are any un-sealed areas. Now, this is the time to clean up the winter sediment. Vacuum it up and brush the sides and floor of the pool with a nylon brush. Brushing will remove leaf stains and other marks. Run your pump for nearly a day to remove the sediment. You can run a second vacuuming for more cleaning.

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Check out the Chemical Level

Though you have already worked out for balancing out the pool’s chemical level, it is always good to have it checked before diving in. check if the chlorine level is between 1ppm and 3ppm, calcium hardness is between 150ppm and 250ppm, alkalinity is between 80 and 120 and pH is between 7.2 and 7.8.

Prepare the Deck and Pool Furniture

Now, as you’re done with your pool, it is time to turn your attention to the cleaning of pool deck and furniture. Apply a light coat of detergent through a garden sprayer and wash the place with a pressure washer after a little while. Pressure washer will help you to remove the dirt easily. Then, clean the furniture and repair if any piece is damaged or broken.

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These outdoor organization tips will help transforming your outdoor pool to transform from a tub of greenish water with leaves and branches floating around to a pool with clear, blue water having the proper chemical balance. After following them, all you have to do is to toss some pool toys and floating accessories and then jump in.

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Outdoor Organization: Preparing Your Patio for Spring

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Wash the Filth Away

Winter storms can leave a nasty residue all over the patio and deck. Choose a sunny, bright day to clean up the places. Clean the dirt and cobwebs with a broom first. Give the places a gentle bath with a hose and rub with soapy water and brush in case they are icky. If there is fungus, mildew stains, or weather-beaten patches, use a pressure washer to wipe them away. A power-wash will wash all the winter blues away.

Clean the Patio Furniture

The patio furniture needs to be freshened up or replaced because nobody wants to sit on dirty cushions. Scrub the furniture with an environmentally friendly cleaner. Deep clean the cushions and if you want to keep them looking fresh, use vinyl protectant.

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Paint the Patio Furniture

Spring means more outdoor time. So, the patio furniture needs special treatment. Give them a lift with a bright new coat of paint. Do you have a set of metal furniture? Don’t worry! There are auto paint shops where you can powder coat your metal patio set or do it yourself by using paint designed for use on metal.

Set a Coffee Table

Having your evening coffee while relaxing on the patio sounds nice, right? Set a quick table by placing a small coffee table there or making one by clustering three or four garden tools topped with a glass tabletop. Plus, enhance your seating area with more cushions, pillows, or adding a bench style seat. Now, all you need a mug of hot cocoa or coffee to sip on!

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Bring New Life with Planters & Plants

Spring breathes new life into the nature. Why to deprive your patio of that wonderful gift? Choose an empty wall and jazz it up with a wall-mounted garden. Store-bought planters or re-purposed old-box planters can be used for this purpose. Wanna show your DIY skill? Cinder boxes stacked and glued together can be a wonderful and innovative home for succulent plants.

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Use Fabrics to Add Beauty

Fabrics can help – for adding privacy or just for enhancing beauty. If you have close neighbors, use outdoor curtains for blocking unwanted views. They will add privacy when closed and ambiance when open. Similarly, a temporary canopy for an open patio will act as an outdoor roof, shading from the sun, and increasing the beauty of the place.

These outdoor organization tips are easy and hassle-free. By applying them, you can make a big difference in your patio in a single weekend. These simple cleaning and decorating ideas are sure to offer something to suit your time and style.

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