If you have a pool in your back garden you’re probably getting excited by the longer days and slightly warmer weather. It’s not quite warm enough yet to go jumping in head first but the time is perfect for starting to get everything ready. This isn’t just about making sure you’ve got the BBQ ready for the pool parties, it’s about making sure no one is going to be leaving your pool in the back of an ambulance. You’re going to have your friends and family over and people you care about so you want to know they’re going to be safe.

You need to make sure the pool is clearly fenced off to stop small children or pets falling into the water. You don’t want your guests to have to go through fort Knox to get to the pool but a simple fence or gate should be enough. You never know what or even who might fall into the water so you need to make sure it’s covered if you’re not using it. Swimming pool covers don’t cost a lot and can make your life a lot easier. The water can also become unsafe through all the germs that are going to be in it, without even realising your guests are going to be dragging germs through the water along with anything else that might fall in so it’s essential you keep the water safe. Chlorine test strips are an easy investment to make sure you keep your chlorine levels safe and effective. It needs to be concentrated enough that it’s going to kill any germs in the water but if it’s too strong that can be just as dangerous for peoples health.

When it comes to getting the water ready for the summer you have to read all the instructions on the back of the swimming pool chemicals. No matter how many times you’ve used these chemicals in the past you need to certain you’re using the right quantities.