You may think that because it is winter and the days are getting shorter and colder that you can put your pool maintenance to rest, but you would be wrong in this thinking. Many times people end up covering their pools up during the winter and never think about them again until summertime. This type of treatment of your pool will only cost you more in the long run because you will have to correct things that have gone wrong during the winter and will have to pay the price for waiting all winter long to take care of things.
There are ways to handle your swimming pool maintenance in Pearland during the winter. First of all you will want to make sure that you have winterized your pool and have it covered. Make sure that if you have an above ground pool that your heavy-duty air pillow is inflated and holding your pool cover up. If you have an in ground pool, make sure that the winter pool cover is being held in place by water blocks or water bags. You should always make sure to keep debris and leaves from the top of your winter pool cover. If you are sure to eliminate these things from the top of your pool cover you will not have to worry about it tearing or being damaged somehow. Wet leaves can get very heavy and can weight down a pool cover during the winter. You do not want this to happen because you may have water contamination as a result.
Typically algae will not form in waters that are less than 60 degrees but this can sometimes happen so it is a good idea to check to make sure that none is growing during the winter months. If you do notice that algae is forming then you should go ahead and give your pool a shock treatment. If you prevent algae growth from taking place in your pool you will help to save your pool liner as well as the concrete. Besides, you do not want to have to deal with a ton of algae growth after you open your pool up for the summer because this will cause you to get a late start enjoying your pool for the season.
Another idea to handle your swimming pool maintenance during the winter months is to check your equipment and your pool for any signs of damage. Pool equipment can be expensive so it is a good idea to keep a close watch on it. It is better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your swimming pool maintenance so keep up the work during the winter months as well as the summer.
Contact the professionals at Cryer Pools & Spas Inc for regular help with swimming pool maintenance in Pearland. They can help you with seasonal maintenance or regular pool cleaning.
