What Memorial Day Weekend Means for Your Pool Water in Tampa Bay

Memorial Day weekend in Florida is the official kickoff to pool party season—school is out, grills are fired up, playlists are curated, and swimsuits are finally seeing the sun again. But while you’re enjoying the sunshine and taking a load off after a hard week’s work, your pool water might be facing its own kind of stress.

At Edge Pools, we want to help you start the summer strong by keeping your water clear, clean, and safe, even after the holiday weekend crowd dives in. Here’s what you need to know about sunscreen, sweat, and other sneaky pool contaminants—and what to do about them.

What’s in the Water After a Pool Party?

We’re not here to ruin the fun, but knowing what you’re dealing with when the party ends is important. 

Let’s paint the picture. 

Kids and families spend the day in your backyard soaking up the sun and super-soaking each other. Children are in and out of the pool eating cheesy chips. The adults are slathering their kids and themselves in sunscreen. And, because it’s Florida, everyone is sweating. 

All of it ends up in your pool. 

Let’s break down what could be in your pool water after a long weekend of swimming:

• Sunscreen and body lotion
  Most people apply SPF generously (as they should), but that creamy layer ends up floating in your water and clogging your filters.
• Body oils and sweat
  With the heat and humidity, everyone’s sweating more, even in the water. This adds organic load your sanitizer has to work harder to combat.
• Hair products, makeup, and deodorant
  Even waterproof products don’t stand a chance after a few hours of swimming. These can create a film on the surface and throw off your water balance.
• Drinks and snacks
  Let’s be honest: things spill. Sugary drinks, greasy fingers, and even crumbs can impact your pool water’s clarity and chemistry.

How These Contaminants Affect Your Tampa Home’s Pool

When personal care products mix with pool water, they don’t just disappear. Instead, they:

• Reduce chlorine effectiveness
  Chlorine works overtime to break down oils and lotions instead of targeting bacteria and algae.
• Cloud your water
  All those tiny particles make it harder for your filter to keep up, especially if it’s already due for a clean.
• Cause foam or a greasy film
  That slick feeling on your water surface? Often, this is the result of too many products building up post-party.

What You Can Do (Before and After the Bash)

Memorial Day weekend should be fun—and with some planning, your pool can stay just as fresh as your playlist. Here’s what we recommend:

Before the Weekend

• Balance your chemicals ahead of time. Having sanitizer levels where they should be helps your water “fight back.”
• Shock the pool the night before a big gathering if it hasn’t been done in a few weeks.
• Run the pump for at least 8–10 hours on the day of the party to keep things circulating.
  

After the Weekend

• Skim and brush the pool to remove anything floating or clinging to surfaces.
• Clean your skimmer basket and filters—they’ve been working overtime.
• Test your water and adjust chlorine and pH as needed.
• Shock the pool again to get things back in balance, especially after heavy use.

Or Let Edge Pools Handle It

Want to enjoy the long weekend without thinking about skimming, balancing, or cleaning up afterward?

Let Edge Pools take the guesswork (and the grunt work) off your hands. We can prep your pool before the party and follow up with post-party service to ensure your water stays sparkling all season long.

Contact us today to schedule our professional pool maintenance services and keep your pool crystal clear all summer.