Closing Your Pool

It’s always a sad time when the weather cools off and swimming in your pool is no longer an option. Though it will be sad to see your warm afternoons of swimming come to an end, there’s always the great memories you’ve created and the joy of looking forward to next year when you’ll get to reopen your pool for more swimming fun.

Fortunately, it’s very easy to prep your pool for closing and get your cover on to ensure your pool remains safe and clean for next summer. Taking the time to properly prepare your pool and correctly apply your winter cover can save you hours or even days of work when you want to open up your pool the following year, so be sure to follow the following steps carefully.

Here are some of the key steps to closing your pool at the end of the swimming season:

• Remove any debris, leaves or pool toys from the water.
• Test your water to be sure the chemical balance is correct.
• Add a winterizing chemical kit if necessary.
• Reduce the water level in your pool so that it is below the skimmers.
• Inspect your winter pool cover, ensuring that it does not contain any significant tears or holes.
• Apply your winter pool cover. Make sure that it is taut on top to prevent standing water.
• Sit back and relax all winter while your pool stays safe and clean!

Contact The Pool Guys to learn more winter pool covers today.