There’s a reason Florida has a reputation for sunny weather – it’s because the sun never stops shining, here, regardless of what season it is. Residents in central Florida usually don’t experience temperatures below 52 degrees during the fall and winter seasons. The slight drop in warm weather allows us to enjoy outdoor amenities year-round. Luckily this means that Florida pool owners can use their pool in the fall and winter months too.
But more swimming means keeping your pool clean and maintained for longer. If you want to experience a great year-round swim, here are three fall pool maintenance tips that can help.
Prevention and Cleaning
Stay on a routine schedule in colder months to clean and prevent potential pool issues. A regular clean can help in many ways, which include:
- Stop build-up of algae or bacteria
- Clear the pool of harmful materials
- Keep pool mechanics running
Incorporate pool shock to sanitize and kill any overgrowth of bacteria or algae. These chemical shock products contain powerful chlorine or non-chlorine sanitizers making pool water safe to swim in. On top of using chemicals to clean your pool, get tools such as:
- Skimmers
- Vacuums
- Brushes
These tools will help give you a deeper clean to the pool walls and surfaces, scraping off any remaining dirt or debris.
Fall Pool Maintenance; Pool Circulation
If an animal, insect, or object falls into your pool mechanics such as the filter, or skimmer, it can cause damage to the circulation system. The circulation system of a pool includes:
- Filter
- Drain
- Pump
- Pump Strainer
- Skimmer
If an object gets stuck in one of these mechanics, it can stop proper circulation of water. Improper circulation of water can cause a build-up of algae and bacteria; it may also stop the effectiveness of shocking agents. Poor circulation creates no way for the chemicals to flush around the water thoroughly. Unfiltered chemicals are a danger to swimmers and the life of your pool.
Remove and Protect
In the fall season, insects and animals might seek shelter in a pool to keep warm in colder weather. Because of this, you need to remove any unnecessary pool items after use, which include:
- Noodles
- Inflatables
- Toys
All these objects may attract animals and bugs without you even knowing. When you clean, make sure that any items listed above have a spot outside the water to dry and pack them away properly.
To create another barrier of protection, make sure to get a well-fitted pool cover. A good cover will keep any type of debris out and help with overall cleanliness. Make sure the pool cover is snug; this will create no room for anything to fall into openings or cracks.
You do not need to close down your pool during the fall and winter months because of the cold weather. With these easy tips on fall pool maintenance, we hope that you enjoy your pool year-round. Contact us today to speak with one of our pool building professionals. We will help you get started on creating your custom-built Artesian pool today!
