Spring is here in Northeast Ohio and Erie, PA, and if you, like many other people, have a list of spring “to-do” items, preparing your pool for opening is probably at the top of it. All of us, can’t wait to take a dip in our crystal clear relaxing water and enjoy the many benefits our pools have to offer. You are probably just waiting for the day when you can dive in, but before you do, there are some things you should to do around your pool to ensure it is ready, when you are.
Things to do to Prepare Your Pool for Opening
Just like you prepare your food to put on your pellet grill before cooking it, you usually need to do a little prep work around your pool and yard to ensure it is ready for the swimming season ahead. Saturday, April 30, 2022, is National Pool Opening Day, so there is no time to spare. Below we review some things you can do to get your outdoor oasis ready for the months of fun and sun ahead.
- Clean Deck and Patio: Throughout the fall and winter, your deck and pool area has likely found itself under leaves and other debris, now is the time to clear away all rubbish, so that when you have your pool opened, it doesn’t end up inside. It is a good idea to also hose down the area with water, to ensure it is fully clean for the season.
- Trim Trees and Shrubs: If you have trees and other plants around your pool area, spring is the perfect time to trim them to minimize the amount of debris they will drop into your pool when it is open. If you are thinking about adding trees around your pool, check out our tips for the best trees to plant around a pool in Ohio.
- Make Minor Repairs: This is the perfect time to inspect your deck, ladders, rails, steps, etc. for any broken or damaged items. Fixing anything that needs fixed now, will save you from downtime during swimming season. Make sure everything around your pool is safe and secure and ready to go.
- Stock up on Pool Chemicals: Having all of the pool chemicals you need for opening and all season long, will ensure your pool is swimmable for the entire season. As you prepare your pool for opening, you should buy all needed pool chemicals and supplies. By purchasing all of your chemicals in the spring, you will have a much easier time keeping your pool in tiptop shape all season.
Above we reviewed the things you can do to prepare your pool for opening, when it comes to actually opening your pool, we recommend leaving that up to the professionals, so you can just sit back and relax and enjoy your pool once it is ready.
Preparing your pool for opening, can get you ahead of the game; however, the most important thing you need to do is schedule your pool opening. Scheduling a pool opening service can help to eliminate all of the other steps that go into opening your pool: cleaning the cover, checking chemical levels, starting up components, cleaning walls, etc.
At Litehouse Pools & Spas we offer different pool opening packages to fit your needs. You should select the pool opening package that is right for you and your swimming pool. Our pool service technicians provide complete pool care, including: opening, closings, regular maintenance packages, and specialized cleaning services. We have highly skilled and certified staff available to work on filters, pumps and heaters. Our professional staff also provide high-quality liner replacements for above ground & in-ground pools.
What are you waiting for? Schedule your pool opening today.