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You've hosted your last swimming pool bash and know it's time to close your pool for the winter months. It's a sad but true fact depending on the area of the country in which you live. Having your Pool Closing Liberty Township Ohio properly closed at the end of the season gives you a jump on the season when summer rolls around.

Here are the top best tips for closing your pool for the season:

Thorough cleaning: Dirt, debris and leaves can contaminate the water over the winter season. By taking the time to remove the debris is a great maintenance tip any time of the year, it's equally as important when you're in the process of closing up for the winter. If you leave the debris to linger in the bottom of your pool during the winter months, you will be aiding and abetting the growth of algae and other bacteria that will clog your filter and can discolor your pool walls and floor.

Get water chemicals in balance: If your water is acidic when you close the pool and once you no longer have the pumps running to circulate the water, the acid can lead to corrosion of walls, floors and other pool equipment. Before you shut down the swimming pool neutralize the acidic. It is easy to test the water with over the counter water testing kits that are available at any swimming pool supply store.

Shock it: Swimming pool professionals recommend shocking your Pool Closing Lebanon Ohio water annually. With a shock treatment, you are using chemicals at a very high level to clear the water of potential contaminants and keep it clean and clear while the water sits idly in the winter.

Guarding against algae: Using an algaecide is a simple treatment for your water and will prevent the growth of algae. It is crucial that either you, or your pool tech perform a full algaecide treatment before shutting the pool down. One of the risks during the winter is that algae can "bloom" over the winter months and once algae takes hold it is difficult to address and remove, especially if it has had months to take hold.

Cover it up: Once you've cleaned, shocked and removed filters and pumps, make certain you have a cover that fits well. The cover is crucial to a protected Pool Closing Hamilton Ohio. The cover should have enough tie downs to keep it safe when the wind blows. It should also be well-fitting enough to not have too much slack so that it dips into the pool if you get snow and water on the top of it. Make certain you check the pool periodically and clear off built up snow and ice from the cover.