We have had a pool service since day 1 of the fill. As this is our first pool and our first season with such pool, we are relying on "experts" to assist with this until we feel more comfortable with the DIY aspect.Sorry to sound harsh but how do you intend to keep it that way? Pool Service? DIY? If you do nothing, it will revert back.
In the meantime, we're brushing twice a day until we feel like our water metrics are where we need them to be to ensure we're not getting any more dirt, algae, or anything else as we "start back up".
100% understand we need to continue maintaining.