
With cooler weather comes a number of errands and among them you will need to make sure your pool is protected and prepared for the winter months ahead.
Step One
Trim your trees. The leaves alone are enough to cause serious damage to your pool by clogging up the filters.
Step Two
Check chemical levels in pool water and pool equipment to make sure your pool stays algae free and adjust the pH accordingly.
Step Three
Will you use the pool this winter. If you are not going outdoors this winter you may not need the pool heater on.
Step Four
Clean the pool. Take the time to brush and vacuum as necessary.
Step Five
Check pool chemicals once per week.
Step Six
It is time to take care of the pool equipment. Disconnect and cleaning out pool baskets, skimmer baskets and pool filters.
Step Seven
If you have ladders, ropes or anything else that floates freely in the pool, remove these items and make sure they are cleaned and stored away when not in use.
Step Eight
Pool chairs, tables, awning, flotation devices need to be cleaned and store away in a separate shed, garage or pool house away from the pool area when not in use.
Step Nine
A Pool Cover over the pool will help protect your pool during winter, when it is not in use.
Looking after your pool is worth the effort to protect your investment and start the summer right when winter is over with a sparkling clean pool.
Step Ten
The final touch a pool cover. Roll this over the pool and secure it safety to make sure it stays and protects your pool.