Pool care guide
A season-by-season checklist for homeowners.
Spring
- Check your pool's chemical balance regularly.
- Start running the pool filter for longer hours.
- Inspect the equipment for any winter damages.
- Skim and vacuum your pool to remove debris.
Summer
- Test the water daily to ensure proper chemical levels.
- Increase filtration time to keep water clear.
- Keep the pool covered when not in use to reduce evaporation.
- Regularly brush the walls and tiles to prevent algae.
Fall
- Begin reducing pool filter run time.
- Remove fallen leaves and debris promptly.
- Check and balance the water chemistry weekly.
- Consider covering the pool to keep it clean.
Winter
- Lower the water level to below the skimmer.
- Add winterizing chemicals to the pool.
- Cover the pool securely to protect it from debris.
- Inspect the pool cover and equipment periodically.
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