Winter is long, but summer is finally here: warmth, al fresco dining, ice cream, the occasional mosquito, and swimming pools! If you’re one of the lucky ones with a pool at home, it’s time to get it ready so you can enjoy it to the fullest.
During the autumn and winter months, it’s common to neglect pool water or drain it only to refill it when warmer weather arrives. At Reindesa, we offer winterizing tips to keep your pool water ready until the heat returns, but if you’ve been caught off guard this year, don’t worry, we’ll explain how to get your pool ready in no time.
Your water is probably green, full of microorganisms , and looks unappealing: this is due to a lack of disinfection. This problem creates dirt not only in the water but also in the pool basin. Therefore, we need to disinfect and clean it.
The easy, though expensive, option would be to drain the pool and thoroughly clean the basin before refilling it. However, we advise you to keep the water, as this is beneficial for the environment and represents significant cost savings.
If you decided to store the water until summer, we’ll explain how to make it appealing again:
– pH: To make water suitable for bathing, the first thing we must do is adjust the pH. This is important for maintaining healthy skin and eyes, and for keeping the water clean and clear.
Remember that the pH level should be between 7.2 and 7.6 . If the values are higher, you will likely experience skin irritation, the effectiveness of other disinfectants will be reduced, and the water will become cloudy, generating solid residue. Conversely, if the pH is lower than 7.2, your pool will suffer corrosion and significant deterioration.
– Disinfection: To eliminate the microorganisms that have been freely infecting our pool water during the winter season, the most common method is to use chemicals or chlorine. Other disinfection systems exist, such as ultraviolet light or ozone , but this is the most common.
The free chlorine residual should be maintained between 0.5 and 1.0 ppm for optimal disinfection. Maintaining these levels will prevent the growth of algae and microorganisms.
The algae problem will likely be significant after winter, so we advise applying a dichlorine shock treatment, CHLOR CHOCK REIN To recover the water after the infestation. Once the product has been applied, we recommend filtering the water for 24-48 hours.
– Algae control: To ensure algae problems are kept under control, regularly apply ALGI-REIN algaecide as part of your pool’s maintenance routine. The more heat and sunlight your pool receives, the greater the risk of algae growth and, consequently, the greater the potential for bacterial proliferation. At REINDESA, we offer a wide range of algaecides specifically formulated for all types of algae (green, black, etc.).
– Flocculant: Cloudy water contains tiny particles that a filter cannot remove. To capture them, we must increase their size. This is the job of flocculants: to bring the tiny particles together into larger clumps that can be filtered. At REINDESA , we offer different types and formats of flocculant. In our stores, we will advise you on the right one for your needs.
Get yourself some flocculant and then be prepared to filter out the dirt or clean it manually.
Check the condition of the filter: we must check if it is necessary to change the filter load before carrying out the reconditioning because if the filter does not work as it should, the effect of the chemical treatment previously applied will not be effective.
Once its condition has been checked, we must clean the filter and disinfect the sand . Limescale buildup in the filtration system can damage it, so we must also remove it periodically.
And by following the steps of this process, the water will shine again, even though it may seem impossible.
Since we know you might not have the time or inclination to go through this whole process and that you’re eager to get back to enjoying your pool, we offer you the option of Leave it to us. We’ll get your water back in order in just 4 visits. We recovered the water so that all you have to do is relax and enjoy your ready pool as soon as possible.
Find out more by calling us on 902 906 775 or writing to us at reindesa@reindesa.com and we will give you personalized advice for your case.
