Wideman Pools
2565 Hwy 67 So.
Festus, MO 63028
widemanpools.com
636-931-POOL(7665)
Closing Your
Pool
It is easy to get excited about getting the
pool ready for the summer. You've been spending time inside all winter and are
itching to get back in the water again. It just isn't as thrilling to close the
pool up again when the weather gets cold. However, winterizing a pool is a
critical part of pool maintenance. If you want to find your pool in great
condition again in the spring, learn how to prepare your pool for the winter
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Complete Cleaning
Take an
afternoon to clean the entire pool. Remove leaves, bugs, sticks,
and other garbage from the skimmer basket and filtration devices.
Use a pool vacuum to clean out any garbage that has sunk to the
bottom of the pool.
During
this cleaning process, take the time to empty the skimmer basket on
a regular basis. This allows the water to flow smoothly from the
return back to the pool and maintains a strong vacuum suction to
clear out larger garbage. Finish the cleaning process by
backwashing the pool to clear out tiny debris.
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Chemical Treatment
A pool
requires a final dose of chemicals before it is closed up for the
colder months. This treatment helps the water get through the
winter, leaving it ready for warmer months. Make sure to include a
super-chlorinator or check treatment and a dose of algaecide to
prevent algae growth during colder winter and spring days. When
you've finished with the chemical treatment, do one last check to
ensure that the chemicals are balanced.
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Accessories Storage
As you
consider how to prepare your pool for the winter, don’t forget to
consider storage for pool toys and other pool equipment. Rinse off
all of the pool toys and deflate them, then store them in a
semi-heated area where they will not get brittle.
Detach the
hoses from the filter, skimmer, and pool vacuums and drain them
completely. Water left in hoses may contract and expand, resulting
in cracked or torn hoses. If your pool filter has a winterize
setting, turn it on before closing up the pool. Take off the
drainage plug or cap to prevent moisture build-up.
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Wideman Pools
2565 Hwy 67 So.
Festus, MO 63028
Widemanpools.com
636-931-POOL(7665)
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