You’ve balanced out the water chemicals, cleaned the equipment and placed the cover snugly over the surface of the pool. Your pool is officially closed for the winter season. Now that the task is complete, there’s no need to worry about the in-ground pool until spring, when it’s time to open it again. WRONG! There are a variety of pool cleaning responsibilities that must be taken care of during the cold climate months of the year. Neglecting to have the pool routinely maintained and inspected can lead to malfunctions due to the impact of nature’s destructive elements.
Before you moan and groan and wonder why you even got a pool in the first place if it takes so much work to maintain, there is a viable solution for ensuring your backyard oasis gets the proper care it needs. A valet maintenance service package! All you have to do is locate a trustworthy pool service company that is experienced in the field. Once you have your budget set, you can select a maintenance package that works best for you.
Having a professional do all the work for you through a valet service makes it so that you don’t have to worry about maintaining your pool throughout the winter.
However, you should at least check the pool once in a while to make sure that your valet service is doing their job. The pool technician will only visit your home when they are scheduled to. Therefore, once your pool is winterized, there are a few errands you should do on your own, along with your maintenance valet, to help keep it in top shape. You don’t want to open your pool next spring to find that it needs repair. These tasks are minor and do not take long to do.
1. Check on the Pool System. Occasionally, take a look at the system of your pool to make sure none of the components are frozen. Excess water in the pipes can become frozen and cause them to crack.
2. Keep the Trees, Shrubs and Foliage Trimmed. Lessen the amount of debris and leaves that land on your pool cover by keeping your landscape groomed in the winter.
3. Remove the Debris From the Pool Cover. A quick and thorough hose-off will wipe off any twigs, leaves and debris that have fallen on the pool cover. Too much debris can cause it to tear or weigh down.
4. Make Sure That the Pool Cover is Secure. The pool cover stops animals and children from falling in, so it is important to check that it is on tight. Plus, it prevents debris from getting in the pool.
If you happen to find any issues with your pool, contact your pool valet service immediately to have it assessed. Enjoy a hassle-free winter this season with an experienced maintenance professional to care for your pool.
***At Carlton Pools, we offer an array of winterization and maintenance valet packages for shotcrete pools. Give us a call for further details.