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Antelope Valley Pool Cleaning Guide

Beat desert sun, dust storms, and rapid evaporation with a weekly routine built for Antelope Valley pools.

Updated Jan 2026 6 min read AV Pool Cleaners

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Weekly pool cleaning formula for Antelope Valley heat

Local wind and triple-digit heat push debris, dust, and chlorine loss. Use this order so circulation and chemistry stay ahead of the weather.

Circulation first

Run the pump 10–12 hours in summer; 8–10 hours in mild months.
Point returns slightly downward to push debris toward skimmers.
Brush walls before vacuuming so fine dust moves to the filter.

Cleaning passes

Skim surface, then empty skimmer and pump baskets every visit.
Brush tile line and steps where wind-driven dust settles first.
Vacuum or use a robot after brushing to capture the fine layer.

Chemistry targets

Free chlorine: 3–5 ppm (bump to 6 ppm after pool parties).
pH: 7.4–7.6; TA: 80–110 ppm to buffer windy-day pH drift.
CYA: 40–60 ppm to hold chlorine under desert UV.

Windy week? Add an extra 30–60 minutes of runtime and test chlorine mid-week to prevent a green surge.

Adjust for summer heat and dust season

July–September

Raise chlorine targets by 1 ppm and dose in the evening.
Check CYA monthly; refill evaporation with balanced water.
Clean filters 10–12 PSI above clean baseline to keep flow up.

Windy weeks

Skim daily if possible; socks in skimmers catch fine dust.
Brush shallow areas where sand piles up first.
Shock lightly (5–7 ppm) after big gust events to oxidize debris.

After monsoon rain

Drain to proper level, then balance pH/alkalinity before chlorine.
Run pump 24 hours to clear organics, then retest.
Inspect GFCI and equipment pad for standing water.

Equipment watchlist to prevent downtime

Dust and heat stress pumps and filters. A few weekly checks keep flow strong and costs down.

Filter health

Track clean PSI and backwash/clean 8–10 PSI above baseline.
Inspect cartridge bands and DE grids for tears after dust storms.
Rinse air relief valve so it vents cleanly after each start.

Pump + seals

Look for micro-bubbles in the pump basket (early air leak sign).
Keep pump lid o-ring clean and lubricated monthly.
Clear debris around the pad so motors run cooler.

Salt & automation

For salt pools, keep salt 300–500 ppm above manufacturer minimum in summer.
Rinse cell every 90 days; avoid acid soaks unless scale is visible.
Verify timer schedules after outages so runtime matches the season.

FAQs: Antelope Valley pools

How often should I brush in windy season?

Brush at least twice a week in spring winds so dust does not harden on steps and tile. It keeps vacuuming quick and prevents scale.

What chlorine level prevents algae in August?

Keep free chlorine 4–5 ppm with CYA 40–60 ppm. Dose in the evening and run the pump overnight to circulate before UV hits.

When should I clean cartridges?

Clean when pressure rises 8–10 PSI over your clean start or after heavy dust storms. Waiting longer slows flow and raises energy use.

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