WINTER POOL MAINTENANCE

As we head into the cooler months of the year it’s a good opportunity to start thinking about any maintenance that your pool may need. Even though it might be tempting to just close the shop and forget about your pool until spring, that's the worst thing you can do! In this article, we'll discuss some tips for keeping your pool healthy all winter long. So read on, and make sure your swimming pool is ready for summer! 

You can prevent algae build-up in your swimming pool or spa by carrying out a detailed winter maintenance program, you'll roughly need to do this a minimum of once a fortnight. A pool cover will certainly help but it’s a clever idea to use your leaf rake to scrape out any bugs or leaves that might hide under the cover, especially around the corners. Don’t forget to empty out your skimmer basket often to stop any debris build-up and any water flow restrictions. 

Keeping your pool pump running is also a good idea. This will help prevent your pool water from turning green. At Wallington's WRG we can recommend the correct pool chemicals need to be mixed and the water circulated to prevent algae from building up over winter. 

It’s a clever idea to invest in your own pool testing kit so you can test the water a few times during the winter to ensure chlorine, pH, and alkaline levels are within normal range. Keeping an eye on things now can reduce how much work you need to do when summer arrives when all you want to do is enjoy your pool and spa. 

Remember, you want to work less and play more when it comes to using your pool. Wallington’s WRG has the chemicals and accessories to make your pool safe and invite those sweltering summer days to come. Drop by any day of the week between 9 am and 12 pm and talk to our friendly and experienced water solutions people about your pool’s needs this winter.