Fort Bend County Pool Opening

The winter months can drag and drag but when you start to see sunshine it’s a sure sign that pool season is right around the corner. You likely weren’t swimming too often during the cold season and chances are that your pool wasn’t getting a lot of attention. This spring, don’t deal with swampy water and prolonged cleanings when you can have a local expert handle it for you. Professional Fort Bend County pool openings are thorough and efficient. One call cleans your swim space from top to bottom and helps to make the most out of the swim season. 

After months of sitting idle balancing pool water isn’t as quick as throwing in a handful of chemicals and hoping for the best. Following the off-season you’ll need to treat pool water but the fun doesn’t stop there! Everything from walls, flooring, steps, the pool pump and filter will need a solid cleaning. Missing one step of the opening process can be a serious headache for pool owners but local pool technicians are here to help! 

The Best Way to Open Your Pool: Taking a Multi-Step Approach 

Getting ready for a successful swim season means treating pools from top to bottom, inside and out. Standing water is prone to contamination so after months of sitting idle you can expect a swampy swimming pool. If you can see algae growth and debris inside pool basins, you can rest assured that there is contamination inside return lines, around the filtration system and other important components. 

Undo Pool Closings: When closing swimming pools for the off-season winterizing plugs and dropping the water level is common practice. Opening for the swim season means grabbing a garden hose and refilling water levels but it also means opening drain plugs and reinstalling any parts or pool equipment that were removed for storage over the off-season. 

Get Rid of Unwanted Items: Even with a pool cover on it can’t keep every piece of debris out of your water systems. Leaves, sticks, dirt, pollens and even insects or rodents will make their way into pool water or skimmer baskets. The first step to balancing pool chemistry is to remove all of these contaminants. Instead of basic skimming it takes a thorough cleaning with a manual vacuum and scrubbing with speciality brushes. Using the proper tools of the trade prevents unnecessary damage to sensitive surfaces. 

Balancing Water Chemistry: The first step to an opening is to apply a pool shock treatment to clear away some of the cloudiness, discolouration and bacteria that has formed inside but that’s only the first step! It can take multiple applications of specialty chemical combinations to create a sanitary swim space. Instead of focusing on chlorine levels alone it’s important to test water and balance sanitizers, pH levels, total alkalinity and calcium for the cleanest water around. Don’t rely on simple test strips when you can have an expert test and balance your water instead. 

Check Filtration Systems: Pool filters are the unsung heroes of any swim space. It doesn’t matter if you are managing a cartridge filter or a sand filter both of these will need to be regularly inspected and cleaned as necessary. A cartridge filter will need to be removed, cleaned and reinstalled every 3-4 months while a sand filter needs to be emptied out and refilled with clean sand every 3-5 years. It is always better to check pool filters before firing up water systems for the season. 

Assess Pool Equipment & Covers: During the off-season it is always a good idea to install solid winter covers or safety covers. When warm weather comes back around it is better to have a mesh cover installed. Mesh covers allow sunlight to reach pool water helping with heating and reducing utility bills. Storing your pool cover during the off season is a great way to prevent damage but when opening up in spring it’s time to grab it out of storage and get to swimming! 

The Puddle Guarantee: Pool Opening Services That You Can Count On 

After years of experience in the industry Puddle pool specialists have developed a step by step approach to pool openings that mean great results, every time! Instead of focusing on surfaces alone a thorough approach means diving deep into internal water systems and equipment. Expert pool care leaves swim spaces looking great, running smoothly and even prolongs the lifespan of your swimming pool. 

Puddle technicians are highly trained, experienced and fully insured so you get peace of mind along with great results. Book online or by phone 24 hours a day and get the ball rolling on your pool opening today. We are proud to offer affordable rates and transparent pricing so you are never surprised by your bill.