Saltwater pool maintenance costs $80 to $95 per month for a once-monthly professional service package. Similar to a chlorine pool, a saltwater pool needs regular testing of the water to ensure the salinity, pH, and alkalinity levels are correct. Salt cells need to be cleaned to wash off buildup unless your pool has a self-cleaning salt system in place.
Saltwater pool maintenance is primarily focused on keeping the proper salt level in the water and preventing metal stains and corrosion. Generator cells chemically change salt into chlorine with an electric charge. Every 3 to 4 months the generator cells need a mild acid wash to descale corrosive buildup.