Manufacturer of Pool Liners, LOOP-LOC, Shares Tips For Keeping Your Pool Clean During The Winter

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Many pool owners have experienced the shock of opening up their winter cover to a green, cloudy, pool when they remember leaving it sparkling blue in the fall. What happened? Well, if the pool was left alone all winter long, organic debris could have taken your water for a ride, along with algae and other contaminants having a play day in your chemically unprotected pool water. Manufacturer of pool liners, LOOP-LOC, has a few tips for keeping your pool clean throughout the winter season. If you want to avoid this pool owner pitfall, keep reading below.

1. Don't forget about your pool as soon as it's covered. A lot of beginner pool owners cover their pools and let them sit all season long. Instead, take the time to check your pool's chemical balances and water level every few weeks. See if any debris has made its way through your cover and do a quick once over of all the outdoor equipment every so often– you'll be glad you did if you spot any early signs of algae growth or equipment damage.
2. Use special winter pool chemicals. Pool companies know you want to open up to a clean pool, so they've curated blends of special winterizing products to help you. Take advantage of these products, making sure they include biocidal properties and a long-lasting algaecide made for the cooler months.
3. Add conservative amounts of chlorine. Chlorinating your pool, even through the winter, can benefit your pool's water. It'll keep everything blue under the cover with small amounts added every month. Only add small amounts to the water to avoid accidentally bleaching your liner
4. Keep a close eye on the weather forecast. If you're in an area set to experience heavy snow or rain, it's important to take the proper steps to protect your pool from the elements. This includes checking the chemical balances after heavy rainfall in case of dilution, and making sure the water level stays below the skimmer to prevent freeze damage.

There's nothing worse than seeing your pool in a less-than-perfect state, especially after a long, cold winter that makes you want to jump into your pool again as soon as possible. Use the tips above to keep your pool clean all winter long, so you can open up to the same sparkling water you closed up in the fall.

About LOOP-LOC: There's only one company known for manufacturing safety pool covers strong and tough enough to support an elephant: the legendary LOOP-LOC. LOOP-LOC inground pool liners manufacturer is a global leader in the pool industry with a 200,000-square-foot headquarters in Hauppauge, New York, and 300 employees. Through its network of dealers, the company has sold safety swimming pool covers on every continent on earth except Antarctica. LOOP-LOC now also manufactures a line of luxury in-ground pool liners—with more exclusive designer patterns than any other company—as well as the BABY-LOC removable fencing, a convenient, cost-effective additional layer of protection to help deter toddlers from gaining access to a swimming pool.

SOURCE LOOP-LOC