How To Cover Your Pool for Winter

Eliminate the debris. The owner should make sure that the pool is free from any debris before winterizing. Dirt, leaves and insects must be vacuumed.

Eliminate debris using a filter, an extension pole with net or a pool vacuum. It is advisable to start this first step when fall ends.

Use winterizing chemicals. These chemicals give protection for the pool during the cold season. A mixture of winter chemicals such as winter chlorine, winter powder, and alkalize will guarantee the cleanliness of your over the season and is ready for use when spring arrives.

Manufacturers throughout the country offer ready-to-use winterizing kits that contain these chemicals.

Always remember to use these products based on your manufacturer’s instructions, which is usually on the packaging labels.

Normally, these chemicals should put in high levels of chlorine, algaecide, and alkaline in your pool water.

The high amount is needed by your pool to avoid damages during the winter days. Applying these chemicals may vary depending on the manufacturer.

So remember to follow the instructions carefully. Once you have added these winterizing chemicals to your pool, you are now going to drain your pool water.

Drain the water, if needed. Draining your pool water will depend on your pool manufacturer's requirements. If your pool requires draining, here's the tip: once the pool water has certain inches below skimmer level or output holes, stop the draining and remove the filter hoses bound to them.

Some pools do not require draining. If your pool is like this, you just have to cover the filter skimmer and output hole with using right covers. Leaking and ice will be prevented if the cover is used. Once cover is in right place, remove the filter hoses.

Do not forget to open the drain situated at the bottom of the filter to allow any water in the outlet of filter to drain.

Keep the filter and hoses in a dry storage place like your basement for the whole season. Filter can have a serious damage if you leave it outside over the winter. Most especially if you forgot to drain them.

Cover the pool – tightly. A specialized pool winter cover must be used for this season. You can usually get one at your local swimming pool shop or order one online.

Before spreading the cover, you must have a big inflatable winter pillow. This pillow has two uses.

First, it maintains the proportion of ice and rainwater which are going to form at the top of your pool cover.

Second, the area around the float won't freeze.