The Worst Things to Find in Your Pool

Anyone whose job involves cleaning a pool knows there are some things that you just don’t want to see. For pool cleaners and pool owners alike, two of the worst (and most common) pool problems are:

Glass

Getting glass out of your pool can be a nightmare. Glass can get into the pool in any number of ways. Glass patio tables thrown by the wind (or a rambunctious party guest), broken eyeglasses, even lawn ornaments can all end up in your pool. But by far the most common way that glass gets into the pool, as you might expect, is in the form of broken bottles or drinking glasses - usually after a particularly rowdy house party.

It should go without saying but the best way to get glass out of your pool, is to avoid getting it into the pool in the first place. But it happens. Glass can cause serious damage to your filter, pool lining, and of course to anyone unfortunate enough to step on it. So the first thing you need to do is close the pool down.

Make sure that if you have an automated pool cleaner that you turn it off. Use a net to remove as much glass as you can but be careful not to inadvertently spread it around your pool.

If the glass is clear and hard to see then try cleaning your pool out at night with the pool lights on, or with a waterproof flashlight in hand – it will make the clear glass more visible and easier to find.

You probably won’t be able to get all of the glass out without getting a bit wet, and even if you think that you have got it all it is better to double check. So throw on some goggles, some heavy duty gloves and pool shoes. Be sure not to push the glass into the lining, and pick it up gently.

Animals

One of the most common and most unpleasant pool problems is rescuing an animal from your pool. Hopefully you’re in time, but sometimes you’re not which means that you may have to deal with a deceased and water-logged mouse, frog, or squirrel (a frog log provides an exit route should these little critters accidentally fall in).

Larger animals and even beloved family pets can also fall in your pool – which is why a pool safety cover is so important!

Be aware that not all animals are the same. Dead raccoons are particularly dangerous. They can be infected with a parasite called Baylisascaris which can also infect humans and cause neurological damage. This is also why it is important to be vigilant for raccoon feces in or near your pool.

For any unfortunate large animals who may have fallen into your pool contact not only your pool maintenance company, but also your local health officials who can provide accurate government-approved advice.

After you’ve removed the animal, depending on it’s size you’ll generally need to hyper-chlorinate your pool and keep it closed for a few days with the filter running through at least one full cycle. You should also consider how the animal got in the pool and take steps to prevent it from happening again.

This Blog was Posted on October 15th, 2016
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