This is one of the most common questions we get — and the answer depends on your pool, your yard, and how involved you want to be.
But here’s the short version:
Most pools in San Angelo should be cleaned at least once per week.
If you’re in a tree-heavy area, see lots of leaves or bugs, or just don’t want to deal with chemical balancing — weekly service is almost always the right move.
🌵 West Texas Pools Need More Attention
We’re not just dealing with heat — we’ve got wind, dust, leaves, birds, bugs, and sometimes all of the above in the same day. That means more debris in the water and more stress on your filtration system.
Let’s break it down:
🧼 Weekly Service Makes the Most Sense If:
- You have oak trees, pecans, or other leaf-droppers nearby
- You host guests regularly or care about appearance
- You don’t want to touch chemicals or risk mistakes
- You just want to swim, not skim
🌀 Bi-Weekly Service Can Work If:
- You have minimal trees
- A covered or screened pool
- You’re manually skimming and checking chemicals between visits
- Your filter system is dialed in and maintained
Even then, we recommend keeping a close eye on it during spring and summer.
☕ Debris Acts Like Tea in Your Pool
Here’s what most people don’t realize:
When leaves and dirt sit in the water too long, they break down and release microscopic particles that can’t just be skimmed out. They stain surfaces, clog filters, and mess with your water balance.
Think of it like tea leaves steeping — the longer they sit, the more they soak in.
💸 Less Service = More Cost Later
Let’s compare it to mowing a lawn.
If your mower only comes every 3 weeks, they’re going to have to work twice as hard when they do — and probably charge more.
With pools, the problem is worse:
- Chlorine has to work overtime
- Pumps and filters get strained
- Algae can take hold in just a few days
- And once it’s green, it’s a whole different price
✅ How to Know If You Need Weekly Cleaning:
- Chlorine levels drop quickly between treatments
- Skimmer baskets fill up often
- You see stuff at the bottom even after you skim
- Water starts to look cloudy mid-week
- Your pool “smells clean” but not fresh
“If your pool looks clear but smells like algae — or your chlorine disappears too fast — you’re already overdue.”
🧽 Need Help?
We clean pools all over San Angelo every week. Whether you need a reliable weekly schedule or just want help deciding what your pool needs, text us a photo at (469) 585-4093 — we’ll take it from there.