**Opening Your Pool After Winter: A Step-by-Step Guide**
As the pool season approaches, its time to prepare your swimming pool for warm days ahead. A green pool covered in algae may be a common concern when pulling back the winter cover, but dont worrywith the right steps and products, you can turn murky water crystal-clear again. Heres what we recommend:
### Step-by-Step Process
1. **Check and Adjust pH Levels**
– Start by testing the pools pH levels with test strips. The ideal range is **7.2 to 7.6**, which will maximize the effectiveness of the shock treatment.
– If the pH needs adjustment, use:
– [Deep Blue Pro pH Minus 1kg](https://www.thepoolcleaners.co.uk/product/deep-blue-pro-ph-minus-1kg-ph-ph-decreaser/)
– [Deep Blue Pro pH Plus 1kg](https://www.thepoolcleaners.co.uk/product/deep-blue-pro-ph-plus-1kg-ph-ph-increaser/)
2. **Shock the Pool**
– Shock treatments are essential to clear up algae and sanitize the water. Liquid chlorine works quickly, but shock granules are also effective.
– Products to use:
– [Relax Shock Chlorine Granules 5kg](https://www.thepoolcleaners.co.uk/product/relax-shock-chlorine-granules-5kg/)
– [Certikin 10L Ultra Pure Sodium Hypochlorite 10/11%](https://www.thepoolcleaners.co.uk/product/certikin-10-ltr-ultra-pure-sodium-hypochlorite-10-11-sh1010up/)
– [Certikin 10L Sodium Hypochlorite 14/15%](https://www.thepoolcleaners.co.uk/product/certikin-10-ltr-clear-sodium-hypochlorite-14-15-sh1410/) (for businesses)
– **Tip:** Run the pool pump to circulate the water, or if the pump isnt operational, distribute the shock treatment evenly around the pool and manually stir with a pool pole.
3. **Scrub the Pool Liner**
– Once the water clears, use a liner cleaner to scrub the walls and floor to remove remaining algae or stains.
– Product suggestion:
– [Blue Horizons Tile & Liner Cleaner 2L](https://www.thepoolcleaners.co.uk/product/blue-horizons-tile-liner-cleaner-1-x-2-litre/)
4. **Choose the Right Brush for Cleaning**
– Use a wall brush attachment on your pool pole to scrub surfaces effectively.
– Options:
– [Graphite 10-Inch Wall Brush](https://www.thepoolcleaners.co.uk/product/certikin-graphite-10-wall-brush-ccmg81/)
– [Graphite 18-Inch Deluxe Wall Brush](https://www.thepoolcleaners.co.uk/product/certikin-graphite-18-deluxe-wall-brush-ccmg51/)
5. **Prevent Future Algae Growth**
– Regular use of an algaecide or multifunction chlorine tablets can keep algae at bay.
– Suggested products:
– [Certikin 6-Inch Algae Brush](https://www.thepoolcleaners.co.uk/product/certikin-6-algae-brush-hd69/)
– [Deep Blue Pro Algaecide 5L](https://www.thepoolcleaners.co.uk/product/deep-blue-pro-algaecide-5-litres-algicide-algae-controller-remover/)
– [Deep Blue Pro Multifunctional 200g Chlorine Tablets 5kg](https://www.thepoolcleaners.co.uk/product/deep-blue-pro-multifunctional-200g-chlorine-tablets-5-kg-long-lasting-stabilised-clarifier-algae-inhibitor/)
6. **End-of-Season Winter Treatment**
– Applying a winterizer at the end of the season can help reduce algae growth, making your pool opening easier next year.
– Try: [Blue Horizons Ultimate Winter Time 5L](https://www.thepoolcleaners.co.uk/product/blue-horizons-ultimate-winter-time-1-x-5-litre/)
By following these steps, you can transition your pool from winters hold to a refreshing, clean oasis ready for swimming. Happy pool season!