Murrieta Pool Opening

Spring Pool Care: The Secret to a Great Pool Opening

The trick to any successful pool service is to think of your water system in pieces instead of as one big structure. Standard pool cleaning focuses on maintaining good condition, while an opening is focused on creating it at the start of a season. From checking in on pool water, managing filters and circulation systems and scrubbing structures, it is important to dig deep into systems for great results. A professional opening creates sanitary spaces for swimmers, as well as prolonging the lifespan of important components.

When opening your pool for spring, it is important to know what was done in the fall. During the closing process, water levels are dropped below the skimmer opening, technicians are winterizing plugs, return lines are flushed, the pool cover is replaced and detachable components are removed and stored. Each of these practices protect your pool during cold weather, but they also add extra steps to your opening in spring.

It is easy enough to add water with a garden hose or put basic testing kits to use, gauging your chlorine level but just getting a reading is not enough to get results. Adding a chlorine puck or two can help to balance the water in your pool when it is already being maintained but after a long period of disuse, it is important to apply a customized chemical plan before anyone dives in. Without the right water balance, swimmers can experience RWIs (recreational water illness). This is bad around a residential property, but it is even worse for a business. Instead of taking a risk with health and safety, have your water tested and balanced by an expert.

When opening a pool after sitting stagnant over the fall and winter months, algaecides are key to removing invasive growth. Applying a specialty cleanser is great, but it can take years to fully understand how to use these tools. Too many chemicals can lead to skin irritations, while too few can mean eye and ear infections, digestive illness and even e-coli poisoning. When your structures have been cleaned, filters have been checked and equipment is cleaned off, let an expert focus on your water care, for a well-rounded result.