There are several procedures that can make our swimming pool cleaning almost effortless. When it comes to cleaning your swimming pool you also want to keep your deck area clean and beautiful as well.

Cleaning the tiles first is the best way to begin your swimming pool cleaning process. The dirt you're cleaning off the tiles will settle into the pool so you don't want to have skimmed the pool and then have your handiwork go to waste. You may need to use pumice stone to remove stubborn stains on your tiles. Remember that the pumice stone will break down and deposit additional debris into the pool and deck area.

Tile soap and a tile brush are your best bets for cleaning the swimming pool tile. Use a squirt of tile cleaning soap and start scrubbing the area both above and below the waterline. Never use an abrasive brush to clean the tiles as it will scratch the finish.

Keeping the swimming pool clean is a daily – sometimes more than once a day – task and usually begins with surface skimming of the water. Debris such as leaves and twigs are easier to clean from the top of the pool than once it's settled on the bottom. Use a leaf rake and take slow, measured strokes across the top of the pool. Disturbing the water's surface is key to keeping the debris floating on the tip. Once the net is full, tip it over onto the lawn, for later clean up. If your pool has picked up a layer of scum or dirt on the surface, squirt a shot of tile soap over the length of the pool. The soap will spread the scum to the pools' edges and make it easier to skim out.

If your pool has a deck cover, make certain you clean the debris from the cover before removing it to prevent debris from falling into the swimming pool or spa. A quick spritz with the hose could clear the top as well as sweeping with a light broom. Cleaning the top of debris and water will also save on wear and tear on the motor in the event your pool cover is motorized.

You or your pool cleaning professional will likely need to add an inch of water every time the pool is serviced just to keep up with evaporation. If you wait to fill the pool once the water level has dropped by a couple of inches, it could take hours to fill and is more likely to upset the chemical balances of the swimming pool or spa water.

Take time weekly to give your pool equipment and electronics the once over. Your swimming pool equipment is what keeps the pool functional so needs to be maintained properly. Clean out the pool's skimmer basket and empty its contents. Check the pump strainer basket and clean it out as the next step. Check the pressure of the filter. Check the heater for leaves and debris and while the heater is running turn the pump off to make certain the heater turns off when the pressure from the pump drops. This is an important equipment safety check that needs to be done on a regular basis. Check the timer clock to see that it's still on the schedule you originally set.

Once the equipment check is over, look for leaks or signs of equipment wear and failure. Remember, your pool will lose water from simple evaporation, especially in the Arizona sunshine, but if you find that it's losing water more quickly than in the past, it's time to check for leaks.

After you've done all of the above, take some time to run the vacuum for the swimming pool. This will address any debris or dirt that's fallen to the bottom of the pool and will help keep the pool sparkling clean.