Here are 3 things you must add before closing your pool: #1. Balancing chemicals. Make sure your levels, like pH and alkalinity, are balanced before closing. #2. Fast-dissolving shock. This helps keep your chlorine levels high when your pool is covered. And it’ll kill any lingering contaminants. You can use liquid chlorine, bleach or dichlor shock. #3. Polyquat algaecide. This prevents algae build up while the cover is on. Just don’t add at the same time as shock. Follow us at Swim University fo

Should you add a winter pill when closing your pool? These easy-to-use balls slowly release a blend of enzymes, clarifiers, and stain and scale prevention in your water after your pool is closed. This helps break down contaminants that build up over the winter. And it won’t affect the rest of your water chemistry. So if you struggle with stains, scaling, or scum lines in the spring, use a winter pill. But if you don’t have these issues, a winter pill is totally optional...#pool #poolcare #poolma

Here are the 3 biggest mistakes you can make closing your pool: #1. Closing Your Pool Too Early. If temperatures are still above 65°F, algae can build up under your pool cover. Wait until temperatures cool down. #2. Completely Draining Your Pool. Your pool could collapse or even pop out of the ground if it’s empty. So unless you’re putting your pool away after draining, keep water in it and winterize your equipment. #3. Not Cleaning Before You Close. If you close your pool dirty, you’ll open it