Begin winterizing one week before closing your pool.
Chemicals to close swimming pool.
Other winter pool chemicals include pool antifreeze and winter pool enzymes.
Add 1 day before closing the pool.
Our winter pool closing kits are sized the exact combination of powerful winterizing chemicals for fast pool start up next spring.
Chlorine free pool shock.
Carefully follow the instructions on the product labels.
Pour into the pool just before covering.
What you ll need tools for removing pool accessories such as ladders air compressor water chemistry test kit or test strips chlorine bromine or whichever sanitizer you prefer ph increaser if necessary ph decreaser if necessary alkalinity increaser if necessary calcium hardness increaser if.
Manage your water level.
Other pool closing chemicals include optional chemicals for your specific water needs.
This is a convenient way to get all of the necessary chemicals for closing your pool.
Add a metal sequestrant to avoid rust iron and copper staining add a dose of pool enzymes for organic stain protection and to improve algaecide effectiveness algaecide treatment to prevent algae spores.
Additional algaecide and shock can be purchased separately for larger size above ground pools.
If you use a copper algaecide or have high metal content in your tap water a stain preventer can keep the copper from.
Choosing to close your pool during the winter can help with keeping debris out but remember you still need to follow the pool closing steps we mention above and shock your pool.
Stain scale treatment.
Balance the pool chemistry.
One week prior to closing your pool add a phosphate remover to help keep algae out and.
Pool enzymes are a helpful add in if you have a mesh cover that allows rain and pollutants.
How to close a pool in the winter.
Place into the pool just before covering.
These are the specific chemicals that keep your pool clean clear and healthy while it s closed during the winter.
Brush and vacuum to remove all debris.
Add 2 days before closing the pool.