Whether you have an indoor or outdoor pool, proper care is crucial. A combination of professional and at-home maintenance can make a big difference. Here are several tips to keep in mind to help protect your investment during the holiday season.

Winterize Your Pool

If your outdoor pool isn’t heated, winterizing it is key. This is especially true in places with harsh winters. We recommend professional maintenance to ensure a flawless execution. If it’s not done, the winter weather can damage the pool.

Regular Winter Maintenance

Maintaining indoor and outdoor heated pools is essential during the holiday season. Experts can spot potential issues, especially when temperatures drop to freezing or below. They’ll also ensure proper water chemistry.

Clean the Pool Daily

There should never be any debris, such as leaves, in the pool. Skim daily and vacuum a few times a week to ensure it is clean. Also, do not leave small pool toys in the water. They might get stuck in the filter.

Maintain Circulation

During cooler weather, it is important to circulate the water daily. This prevents many problems, especially freezing water. It also helps distribute the pool chemicals. Professionals can recommend pump run times based on the winter temperature.

Here is some information so you can have a basic understanding. For single-speed pumps, run it one hour for every 10°F outside. Variable-speed pumps should run at least eight hours daily, alternating speeds for balance. When it’s freezing, keep your pump running nonstop to prevent damage.

Have Guests Rinse Off

It can be fun to have guests over for winter pool parties. Lotions, hair products, oils, and other body items can cause issues for swimmers. These can disrupt the chemical balance and affect the pool’s filter. Ask guests to rinse off in your shower before swimming. This helps remove as much product as possible.

Cover Your Pool During Bad Weather

Keep an eye on the weather during the holiday season. If there’s a storm in the forecast, such as a blizzard, it’s important to cover your outdoor pool. Storms can throw all kinds of debris, like branches, into the water. Heavy rain or snow also dilutes the pool chemicals and throws off the pH balance.

But, it’s also important to make sure your cover is in good condition. When it’s closed, you should feel confident that the cover will hold up under the weight of heavy snow. You also want to make sure sticks, branches, and other debris won’t puncture it.

Keep the pool fun going all winter by keeping up with regular care. Aloha Pool Service in Medford, NJ, provides high-quality pool cleaning maintenance throughout the holiday season.