While you may not be using your pool during the cold months, you still need to maintain it. Even if you continue to use your pool for the winter with a pool heater, you will still need to ensure you maintain the right chemical balance.
Even if you’re closing down your pool for the winter, you may want to take a few steps to keep it safe and clean. Don’t just put a cover over your pool and forget it, since this may cause long term damage.
Here are a few easy steps that will help you maintain your pool.
Keep It Clean:
Keeping your pool debris free is easier than taking on a complete pool cleaning project when summer arrives. If your pool is next to trees or foliage, you will have to clear away any fallen leaves, insects, and any other debris.
While some bugs and debris may not seem like a big deal right now, they will build up to create massive problems later on. Use a leaf scoop and algae brush to clean away debris from the filtration system.
Keep the Water Clear:
Protecting the water in the pool is just as important as keeping its foundation safe. Invest in a few high-quality chemicals such as chlorine, algaecide, and pool clarifier.
An algaecide will hinder algae from growing in your pool, and you only need one dosage during the winter, as it lasts for up to 90 days. Pour an algaecide down the pool a few days before you close it for the winter to remove any algae growth.
Follow it up with a clarifier to clear away any cloudiness in the water. Chlorine is also a useful chemical to help kill bacteria in the pool.
Clean The Pool Cover:
Keeping the pool cover clean allows it to last longer and eliminates any chances of debris or insects gaining access to your pool.
Keep The Filter On:
Just because you aren’t using your pool, doesn’t mean you should turn its filter off. Switch the filter and pool system on for about 4 hours a day to save your energy and money on maintaining it come the summer.
If you need professional help to clean and maintain your swimming pool for the cold months, get in touch with Perfect Pools. Our experienced landscape designers have created many beautiful outdoor living spaces in Ashburn for our clients. You can book our services by contacting us here or give us a ring at +571 267 7488 for a consultation with our experts.
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