Seasonal Pool Maintenance: A Year-Round Guide

Proper pool maintenance is a year-round commitment. In this comprehensive guide, we break down seasonal pool maintenance tasks, ensuring your pool remains pristine and functional throughout the year.

• Opening the Pool: Remove the pool cover and clean it. Reinstall equipment like ladders and diving boards. Reconnect and test all pool systems.
• Water Testing: Test the water chemistry and balance it as needed. Shock the pool to remove winter contaminants.
• Cleaning: Remove debris, leaves, and winterizing materials from the pool. Brush and vacuum the pool surface.

• Water Chemistry: Monitor water chemistry regularly. High temperatures and increased pool usage may require more frequent testing and adjustments.
• Skimming and Vacuuming: Skim the pool surface daily to remove debris. Vacuum the pool weekly to prevent algae growth.
• Filter Maintenance: Check and clean the pool filter as needed for optimal water circulation.

• Covering the Pool: As temperatures drop, consider using a pool cover to keep leaves and debris out of the pool.
• Equipment Maintenance: Prepare for winter by draining and winterizing pool equipment, such as pumps and filters.

Winterizing: Winterize the pool by lowering the water level, blowing out and plugging lines, and adding winterizing chemicals.