Pool Maintenance Made Easy This Christmas

April 17, 2025

Christmas is a great time to enjoy your backyard pool. Whether you’re taking a dip in the cool water or lounging in the sun, it’s important to maintain your pool so that it is clean and clear for the season and ready for all those guests who’ll be dropping by. Thankfully, keeping your pool in top shape doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Here’s our guide to pool maintenance made easy this Christmas.

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Clean Out Debris

Keeping debris out of your swimming pool is crucial for maintaining cleanliness and preventing damage over time. Be sure to remove any leaves, twigs, insects, or other debris from the surface of the water regularly using a skimmer net or pool vacuum cleaner. Additionally, inspect all drains and filters for any blockages which could cause problems if left untreated.

Regularly Maintain Equipment

Your swimming pool contains several pieces of equipment that need regular maintenance in order to function properly throughout the year including filters, pumps, heaters and more!


Inspect all parts regularly for any wear and tear that may occur over time and replace them as necessary so that everything runs smoothly when you need it most!


Additionally, make sure that you are using only high-quality filters designed specifically for use with swimming pools – generic filters are not always suitable or effective at removing dirt and debris from pools properly. 

Check Your Pool Chemistry Regularly

Maintaining correct chemical levels is essential for keeping your pool safe and clean. Test your pool chemistry weekly and adjust accordingly with chlorine tablets or chemicals as needed. Be sure to also check the pH level of the water, which should be balanced between 7.2–7.8 on the pH scale. If you’re not sure how to do this, consider hiring a professional pool maintenance service to help keep levels balanced throughout the season.

Consider Pool Renovation

Modern pool designs are becoming even easier to maintain, so, for next Christmas, perhaps a pool renovation could be in order!


Getting your pool renovated to modern standards is an exciting process. A well-planned and designed pool can add value to your home as well as offer a great area for relaxation and leisure.


The latest trends in technology and design can help you create a luxurious outdoor space that matches your individual style –spas, stairs and spacious swimming areas, water features and high-tech filtration systems– it’s all possible with a renovation of your pool.


With the help of a professional team, you can ensure that the entire experience is both seamless and stress-free, allowing you to get back to enjoying time by the pool in no time at all!


At Gibson Family Pools, we have a wide range of swimming pool shapes, sizes and colours for you to choose from. Our inclusive design and installation process ensures a stress free, smooth journey to updating your pool and enjoying a swim all year ‘round. Get a free quote, or give us a call today on 02 6581 3232.

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Simone and Jeremy Tydd, Lake Cathie


Thanks so much for all your help. We are very happy with the pool. It was a very easy process and we will definitely be recommending Gibson Family Pools to others.

Brendan and Catherine Moylan, Moree


A quick note to say thank you for the great job that you and all of the team did for us. The entire process was very smooth and we were extremely happy with the final product. Jayson's suggestions regarding the positioning of the pool and even his landscaping ideas were very much appreciated. Your team were all very professional and courteous during the construction phase, I've never seen such a tidy construction site! The fact that the boys even filled in the small wheel marks on the lawn with top soil when they left highlights the excellent attention to detail that was evident throughout the project. Thanks again for an excellent job and for all of your help.  

Fred and Leilani Garcia,Port Macquarie


We would like to thank Jayson, Katwin and the rest of the team at Gibson Family pools for installing our pool. Jayson listened to what we wanted and his advice and suggestions were to our needs and budget. We had a hassle free experience from day one and the process was made easy as Katwin and Jayson took care of everything from the paperwork, dealing with local council to the installation process. The team were friendly and professional and got the work completed within the time frame given - we praise their efforts given the time of year.

 

 

We will be using Gibson Family Pools for our future property and we highly recommend them above any other local pool installation company. 

Richard and Sheryl, Tamworth


We are really happy with our new pool. Jayson was able to give us great suggestions on how the pool would work best with our house and yard and the travertine tiling around the pool looks fantastic. The entire team were easy to work with and went out of their way to please us.

 

A friend suggested that we contact Jayson and Katwin when we were considering a pool and in turn we have had no hesitation in recommending Gibson Family Pools to our friends. Thank you very much for a great result at a much better price than other quotes we received. 

Robert Wright, Tamworth


I just wanted to take the opportunity to say a big thank you to Jayson and your company for everything that you have done over the last 12 months in the design and implementation of our pool and surrounds. Jayson has been awesome, I like his casual attitude and approach ability, but professional approach to getting the job done. The time he spent with us was invaluable in getting our ideas into reality. The pool has made a massive difference to our lives already, and it is not even summer yet!  

Alan and Annette Bradford, Forster


Thank you Jayson, Katwin and staff of Gibson Family Pools for your totally professional and efficient installation of our new pool. From our first enquiry to the clean up on completion we could not have asked for anything better.

 

We have previously had three pools installed by big name companies who find extras almost every day and don’t turn up when promised. It has been an absolute pleasure dealing with your company and having your staff on site.

Rod and Naomi Miller, Port Macquarie


We have nothing but praise for Gibson Family Pools. We shopped around and couldn't fault their service from the very first email, very first site visit, install and finally through to the after sales service.

 

When the pool was finished you couldn't even tell that large machinery had been used to install the pool, so neat was the installation process. We changed our mind a few times regarding the concrete layout, all changes were accommodated without fuss. Our funds were limited so Katwin and Jayson worked to our budget.  

Rob and Tane Power, Port Macquarie


Just a quick note of thanks for our fantastic new pool. We found the experience to be painless and trouble free. Jayson went out of his way to source a pool that met our requirements and worked with us throughout the whole design and installation process.

 

The new pool area looks great, everything is functioning as it should and I would recommend Gibson Family Pools to anyone considering a new pool.

Lindsay and Bree Moller, Port Macquarie


I just wanted to thank you for our amazing new pool and spa. Choosing the Brooklyn design was the best thing we ever did. The kids just love jumping from the spa to the pool, then wading area and back again. It's like having 3 pools in one. They could honestly do it for hours on end. The hard part is getting them out by the end of the day. The Connect 10 setup with heat pump has been fantastic. We can heat the spa to 37 degrees in just 2-3 hours. I never thought it would be so quick. AMAZING!

 

Thanks again to everyone who worked on it, especially Jayson and his team.  

Simone and Jeremy Tydd, Lake Cathie


Thanks so much for all your help. We are very happy with the pool. It was a very easy process and we will definitely be recommending Gibson Family Pools to others.

Brendan and Catherine Moylan, Moree


A quick note to say thank you for the great job that you and all of the team did for us. The entire process was very smooth and we were extremely happy with the final product. Jayson's suggestions regarding the positioning of the pool and even his landscaping ideas were very much appreciated. Your team were all very professional and courteous during the construction phase, I've never seen such a tidy construction site! The fact that the boys even filled in the small wheel marks on the lawn with top soil when they left highlights the excellent attention to detail that was evident throughout the project. Thanks again for an excellent job and for all of your help.  

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