If you have access to a swimming pool, it’s important to understand how to take care of it. “Pool maintenance” might sound like a technical topic, but for you as an ESL learner, it’s a great way to build vocabulary related to cleaning, safety, and outdoor spaces. Whether you're having a casual chat or reporting a problem, today’s words will help you explain what’s needed clearly. Let’s jump right in!

5 Vocabulary Words

1. Pool maintenance (Noun): The regular care and cleaning needed to keep a swimming pool safe and usable.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. The apartment complex provides weekly pool maintenance.

     2. Good pool maintenance keeps the water clean and clear.

     3. We hired a company to handle all the pool maintenance.

2. Chlorine (Noun): A chemical used to disinfect pool water and kill bacteria.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. You can smell the chlorine when you walk by the pool.

     2. Too much chlorine can irritate your eyes or skin.

     3. Chlorine levels need to be checked often for safety.

3. Filter (Noun): A device that removes dirt and particles from the pool water.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. Don’t forget to clean the filter every week.

     2. The pool filter keeps the water looking clear.

     3. If the filter is clogged, the pool gets dirty fast.

4. Skimmer (Noun): A tool or built-in feature that collects leaves and debris from the surface of the pool.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. Use the skimmer to remove bugs and leaves.

     2. The pool’s automatic skimmer wasn’t working.

     3. Every morning, he checks the skimmer before swimming.

5. pH level (Noun): A measurement of how acidic or basic the pool water is; keeping it balanced is important.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. The pH level was too low, so we added a balancing chemical.

     2. Maintaining the right pH level helps keep swimmers safe.

     3. You can use test strips to check the pH level at home.

This summer, I’ve been in charge of the pool maintenance at my uncle’s house. Every few days, I use the skimmer to clean the surface, check the filter, and test the pH level of the water. Last week, the chlorine was a little too high, so we had to adjust it. It’s more work than I expected, but the pool looks great—and it’s worth it when it’s hot outside!