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Keeping your aboveground swimming pool sparkling clean is important for the enjoyment and health of all the people who will be swimming in it.  Fortunately there are many products and chemicals available that make the job much simpler than it used to be in years gone by.  One important principle to understand right from the start is that pool cleaning must be done consistently.  A great way to keep up with the different cleaning jobs that need to be done is to keep track of them on a calendar.  Devise a schedule for the various jobs and check them off when they have been completed.

A crucial part of keeping a pool clean is learning to use a test kit, and then testing it very often.  Every day is not too often to test the pool, especially in hot weather when a lot of people are swimming in it.  You can get by on twice a week if the pool is not being used as much.  The test will tell you the pH of the water and whether you need to adjust it.  It will also tell you how much chlorine is in the pool and how much you need to add to keep the water safe.

An easy way to keep a pool chlorinated is to use a floating container with a chlorine tablet inside.  Larger pools may require more than one of these containers.  You will still need to test the water, but these tablets help keep the water from getting depleted of chlorine and beginning to grow algae.  Instructions for using extra chlorine or other chemicals is included with the test kit.

Many aboveground pools come with a pool vacuum.  It is a good idea to use this vacuum about every other day to remove dirt and leaves that might accumulate in the pool.  The pool vacuum attaches to the end of a garden hose, and is easy to use.  If your pool did not come with one, they are available in the pool aisle of your local discount store for $35 to $60 or so.

Another good tool to have on hand is a long-handled pool brush.  With a brush, you can scrub any little areas that seem to be beginning to grow algae, which gets the algae into contact with the filter and the chlorine in the water.  Use the brush about once a week.  

There are a couple of other jobs in pool cleaning.  One is to check the skimmer basket and dump it regularly.  The other is to rinse out the filter periodically, and replace it as often as the manufacturer suggests.