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here's nothing so refreshing and have built up on tiled, stone or timber pool fabulous as diving into cool, crisp borders with a light pressure wash, or scrub water on a hot day, but is your with a decking brush. Next, clean elements swimming pool set for a summer such as ladders, handrails, diving boards and workout? Before inviting friends pool toys, then tackle outdoor furniture. and family over to jump in, take time to check If pool toys and tools have built up a serious your pool is a spick-and-span splash pad. layer of grime from lying around outdoors, it could be time to invest in storage to keep Clear the clutter these out of the elements. Leaves, twigs, bugs and even birds all help Undoubtedly pool covers have been put keep you on your toes when maintaining pool through their paces during the cooler months cleanliness. And if your pool is looking more and could be sporting any array of debris, green than clean, it’s both unsightly and moss or slime. Use a broom and dustpan to unhealthy. Edmond Yip at Bestway Australia remove any leaves and dirt, or hose the debris says algae and sludgy surfaces harbour towards your skimmer box with the pump bacteria that can cause skin infections and operating. If you don't have a roller for winding make you sick if swallowed — and can also be back your solar pool cover, never leave it bad for the pool's structure. “Keeping the folded in the sun when it's not in use — this surface of a portable pool clean means any can damage its insulating structure. potential nicks or scratches can be identified and attended to,” explains Edmond. “A clean Check chemistry and circulation pool now means less money spent later." Now that the cleaning is done, next to tick off the list are the other two Cs: chemistry and Reduce hazards circulation — especially if your pool is looking Before dealing with water quality, invest some greener than it should. time into your pool area to help alleviate any “Ensuring water chemistry is balanced by safety hazards, reduce grime that might find purchasing a quality water-testing kit and its way into the water, and make your pool learning how to use it is a wise investment more inviting for the swimming season ahead. for pool owners,” explains Edmond. “However, First, trim any vegetation that’s too close to the a professional check should always be pool. Remove dirt, moss and algae that may considered for those unsure.” FIVE GREAT POOLSIDE PLANTS Soften your surrounds with a lush backdrop of greenery. Plants with large, leathery leaves will be most chlorine- tolerant. Before buying, check local authority regulations for proximity of plants to pool fences. ds) Bridie Mahoney FRANGIPANI MURRAYA SUCCULENTS BROMELIAD 2s, (rangipani, murraya) Getty a It has beautiful, Thick foliage and These low- Perfect for a Giving that palm- 2 scented flowers, ahedge-like quality maintenance plants _—_Balinese-style vibe, tree look but ina fe 3 non-invasive roots make murraya great offer a huge variety easy to grow and condensed version, a4 and large leaves for providing shade in form and colour, also salt tolerant, these tough and Eg that are easy to and privacy. Choose but avoid those with _ they're best suited adaptable plants p pick out of the pool. a hardy variety. thorns or spikes. to partial shade. prefer full sun. é i bunnings.com.au | (©) bunnings|(®) bunnings 53
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