Restore your pool quickly and safely after dust storms and heavy rain with a clear, step-by-step approach. Storms can throw your water chemistry out of balance and fill your pool with dirt, debris, and contaminants—so acting fast is key.

How to Restore Your Pool After Dust & Rain

• Remove large debris first

  • Skim out leaves, dirt, and branches from the surface

  • Empty all skimmer and pump baskets to improve circulation

• Check and clean baskets

  • Clean skimmer baskets thoroughly

  • Empty the pump basket to ensure proper water flow

  • Recheck daily during the clean-up phase

• Vacuum the pool

  • Vacuum settled dust and debris from the pool floor

  • If very dirty, vacuum to waste to avoid clogging your filter

• Brush all surfaces

  • Brush walls, steps, and corners to loosen fine dust and algae

  • Pay extra attention to shaded areas and waterline

• Backwash or clean your filter

  • Backwash sand or media filters until water runs clear

  • Clean cartridge filters if pressure is high or flow is reduced

  • Repeat as needed during the recovery process

• Test and rebalance water chemistry

  • Check pH, chlorine, alkalinity, and stabiliser levels

  • Adjust pH to the ideal range (around 7.4–7.6)

  • Add chlorine to sanitise and kill bacteria introduced by rain

• Shock the pool if needed

  • Apply a shock dose of chlorine if water is cloudy or contaminated

  • Run the pump continuously for 24–48 hours after shocking

• Run your filtration system longer

  • Increase pump run time to help clear fine particles

  • Continuous circulation speeds up the cleaning process

• Monitor and repeat if necessary

  • Re-test water daily until balanced

  • Continue brushing, vacuuming, and filter cleaning until water is crystal clear