Oh, you “check your pool every day” and “stay on top of maintenance,” huh? Then why is your filter basket stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey every time I look? Let’s be honest, you know exactly why. You just don’t want to admit it.
Let me break it down for you.
Pretending Leaves Will Magically Disappear
You see the leaves floating on the surface, and you think, “Eh, the skimmer will handle it.” News flash: the skimmer isn’t your personal pool fairy. It’s working overtime because you won’t pick up a net. Fix: Skim the surface every morning. Yes, every single morning.
Ignoring the Basket Until It Chokes
You open the pump lid only when the flow starts sputtering, then act shocked it’s full. The basket isn’t self-cleaning, my friend. Fix: Check and empty it at least twice a week. More if there’s a storm or a windy day.
Mowing the Lawn Like You’re Feeding the Pool
You mow the grass and blow clippings straight into the water. Then you wonder why the basket is packed with soggy green bits. Fix: Point your mower chute away from the pool and give the deck a good sweep after.
Overloading With Tablets and Forgetting the Rest
You toss in chlorine tablets and call it good. Meanwhile, your basket collects all the junk you never noticed. Fix: Don’t assume tablets replace good maintenance. Keep testing, brushing, and vacuuming.
Checklist to Redeem Yourself
- Skim the pool daily. Yes, even when it looks “fine.”
- Empty the filter basket at least twice a week.
- Watch where you mow and blow debris.
- Don’t rely on chemicals to do physical work.
- Treat your filter basket like the hero it is.
Now stop pretending you don’t know why your basket is always full. Go fix it. Your pool (and your poor filter) will thank you.
