Winter Pool Maintenance Tips: Pool Covers
Winter Pool Maintenance Tips: Pool Covers
Your swimming pool cover is one of your most important winter pool maintenance tools. It protects your pool from the weather, dirt, debris, animals, and more. Overall, a properly fitted and secured cover will make for a much easier pool opening come springtime. Therefore, it deserves your attention throughout the winter season.
Let’s take a look at how you can properly care for your winter above ground pool cover starting from when you close your pool all the way to reopening.
When you close your pool for the season, make sure to clean the cover thoroughly. Remove any dirt, leaves, or other debris that may have accumulated over the course of the summer. Once the cover is clean, dry it off completely before putting it back on the pool. This will help to prevent mold and mildew from growing on the cover.
During the winter, it’s important to check on your cover regularly to make sure that it’s still in good condition. Look for any rips or tears and patch them up as soon as possible. You should also remove any snow or ice that may have accumulated on top of the cover. By taking these simple steps, you can help to extend the life of your above ground pool cover and ensure that it’s ready to do its job come springtime.
Make sure that your winter pool cover is securely attached. That means tight cables and secure cover clips. This will make sure it stays in place when the winter winds start to pick up. You’ll also want to check in regularly throughout the winter months to make sure everything stays secure.
Use an air pillow. Winter air pillows help protect your pool from expanding ice and help promote even weight distribution. We recommend using one and checking to make sure it stays close to the center of your pool throughout the season for the best results.
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