Oh, you threw a great pool party and thought you nailed it, didn’t you? The floats were cute, the drinks were cold, and everyone left happy. Except your pool. The next morning, it’s murky, and you’re acting shocked. Please. This is your fault, and you know it.
Not Shocking Before or After
People sweat. People pee. People bring in sunscreen, lotions, and dirt. And you just let them cannonball all that into your water without an extra dose of shock? Rookie move. Fix: Always shock your pool the night before and again after a party.
Ignoring the Filter
You didn’t even check the filter after everyone left, did you? You thought it would just keep humming like nothing happened. Wrong. Fix: Run the pump overnight and clean the filter the next morning.
Skipping the Skimmer
Beer cans, soggy chips, clumps of hair, all waiting for you in the skimmer basket. But you just stood there sipping your coffee pretending it wasn’t full. Fix: Empty the skimmer right after the party. Then empty it again.
Not Testing the Water
You assumed the water chemistry magically balanced itself because, what, your guests had good vibes? Fix: Test your water. Adjust pH, chlorine, and alkalinity before and after.
Checklist to Redeem Yourself
- Shock before and after your party.
- Run the filter overnight.
- Empty the skimmer right away.
- Test and adjust your water.
- Stop acting surprised when your pool looks like a swamp the next day.
Your guests may have left a mess, but your pool’s cloudy water is your responsibility. Own it and clean it before the next bash, your pool deserves better.
