Prepare Your Pool in the Spring for Summer Swimming

As spring arrives, it’s time to prepare your pool for the swimming season. However, preparing your pool for the upcoming summer involves more than just removing the cover and jumping in. Proper pool preparation is essential to ensure your pool is clean, clear, and safe for swimming.

Here we guide you through the steps you need to take to prepare your pool for spring.

What do you do to your pool in the spring?

The first step in preparing your pool for spring is to remove the winter cover. Before removing the cover, use a soft-bristled brush to remove any debris or leaves on top. Once the cover is removed, clean it thoroughly, allow it to dry, and store it properly.

Next, inspect your pool for any damage that may have occurred during the winter months. Look for cracks in the pool walls or floors, loose tiles, or signs of wear and tear on the pool equipment. If you notice any damage, it is best to call a professional pool technician to assess and repair it.

Once you have inspected the pool and equipment, it is time to clean it. First, use a pool skimmer to remove any debris on the water’s surface. Then, use a pool brush to scrub the walls and floor of the pool, paying particular attention to any areas with visible algae or stains.

What chemicals do I need to open my pool in the spring?

Before adding any chemicals to your pool, it is essential to test the water to determine the current chemical levels. Purchasing a pool water test kit at your local pool store can help you test the pH, chlorine, alkalinity, and calcium hardness levels. Once you know the chemical levels, you can add the chemicals to balance the water.

When opening your pool in the spring, you must add shock treatment to kill any bacteria or algae that may have grown in the water over the winter. Shock treatment involves adding a large amount of chlorine to the pool simultaneously. The amount of shock treatment needed depends on the size of your pool and the current chemical levels. Read the instructions carefully before adding shock treatment.

What chemicals do I put in my pool when I first open it?

In addition to shock treatment, you must add other chemicals to your pool to balance the water chemistry. Here are some of the pool chemicals you may need to add:

• Alkalinity increaser: This chemical raises the water’s alkalinity level, which helps stabilize the pH levels.
• pH increaser or decreaser: These chemicals raise or lower the pH level of the water. The ideal pH level for an inground pool is between 7.2 and 7.8.
• Calcium hardness increase: This chemical increases the calcium hardness level of the water. The ideal level for a pool is between 200 and 400 ppm.
• Stabilizer: This chemical stabilizes the chlorine levels in the pool, preventing it from being degraded by the sun.

How do I start my pool after winter?

Starting your pool after winter involves several steps, including removing the cover, cleaning the pool, and balancing the water chemistry.

To sum it up here is a simply bulleted step-by-step guide to starting your pool after winter:

1. Remove the winter cover and clean it thoroughly.
2. Inspect the pool for any damage and call in a professional if necessary.
3. Use a pool skimmer to remove any debris on the water’s surface.
4. Use a pool brush to scrub the pool floor and walls, particularly in any areas with visible algae or stains.
5. Use a pool water test kit to determine the current chemical levels and tests the water.
6. Add shock treatment to the pool to
7. Increase or decrease ph as needed.
8. Add stabilizer.

Hire a pool professional to open your pool in the spring in PA.

Skovish Pool and Spas stores in Luzerne and Shickshinny are here to help you prepare your pool in the spring and have it open and refreshing for summer swimming. Contact Skovish Pools & Spas here to learn more about our services and how we can help you.