How to start a pool cleaning business

With summer just around the corner, many people are preparing for the hot weather which means more time spent outside swimming, playing sports, or just lounging around. For business-minded people, summer brings an opportunity to start new ventures such as pool cleaning. Before you start your very own pool cleaning service, here are some things you need to know:

Understand the business before making an investment
Cleaning pools is very different from office or domestic cleaning and if you don’t know what goes into running such a business, you run the risk of wasting a lot of time and money. Some of the tasks you can expect to do include checking and adjusting the chemical balance of the water, cleaning the skimmers, and maintaining filters and pumps on a regular basis. If you’re not familiar with any of these things, it’s best to work with a trained practitioner under an apprenticeship. Here in London, many cleaning services are also required to be certified so before you start up a pool cleaning company, get your credentials in order first.

Pool cleaning can be a risky business
Unlike office cleaning, for example, cleaning pools often require you to spend hours outdoors. Before you hire cleaners for your business, you need to establish a detailed safety guide to ensure that cleaners are not over-exposed to the sun and are working with equipment that will protect them from inhaling or making direct contact with toxic chemicals. Aside from the health risk, there is also the financial risk of running a seasonal business. Because many people choose not to maintain their pools during the colder seasons, you might have to consider running an alternative business once summer is over.

It’s important to know how to swim
In the event that you or your cleaners fall in the swimming pool while cleaning, it’s important to know how to get to safety. The last thing you would want is for someone to drown.

Once you have understood everything that goes into pool cleaning, set up your equipment, and trained your staff in case of emergency, the next step is to get started. As you venture into your new business, it’s important to always remember to take the time to research any information you don’t understand and to ask fellow professional cleaning services for help if you have troubles.