By August in Sarasota, your pool has likely been the center of summer fun—but all that activity (plus Florida’s intense heat and rain) can take a toll. Keeping your pool clean and chemically balanced is key to protecting your investment and ensuring it's safe and enjoyable for the rest of the season and beyond.

While it may seem like your pool stays clean with regular skimming, it actually requires consistent, professional care to prevent buildup, imbalances, and potential equipment damage. Here’s one essential area to watch as we near the end of summer: alkalinity.

Why Alkalinity Levels Matter in Pool Maintenance

Alkalinity helps stabilize your pool’s pH levels. The ideal range is 80–120 ppm, and staying within this range is crucial for maintaining clear water and protecting swimmers' comfort.

What Happens When Alkalinity Gets Too High?

By late summer, it’s common to see alkalinity creep up due to rain, evaporation, and increased swimmer load. High alkalinity can cause:

• Eye and skin irritation
  
• Cloudy water and calcium scaling
  
• Reduced chlorine effectiveness, leading to algae growth and unsanitary conditions
  

How to Fix High Alkalinity

If your alkalinity levels are off, here's how to bring them back in line:

✔️ Add dry acid or muriatic acid to safely lower alkalinity
✔️ Test water weekly to catch imbalances early
✔️ Call in a pro if you're unsure—improper chemical handling can damage your pool or harm swimmers

Let Stand Out Pools Handle It for You

Don’t let end-of-summer maintenance stress you out. At Stand Out Pools, we specialize in keeping Sarasota pools clean, balanced, and beautiful year-round. As a Certified Pool Contractor, we offer:

• Weekly or biweekly pool cleaning
  
• Chemical balancing and testing
  
• Equipment repairs and inspections
  
• Power washing and pool resurfacing
  
  

Whether your pool needs a seasonal refresh or ongoing care, we’re here to help.

Contact Us Today for a free quote.

Enjoy a worry-free finish to summer with a clean, perfectly balanced pool.