To protect your swimming pool during the winter, you should install a protective cover and maintain it throughout the season. This will ensure that when summer rolls around, you’ll have a working pool to enjoy. Here’s how to maintain the pool cover during the cold season.

3 Tips to Maintain Your Swimming Pool Cover

1. Make Sure It’s a Proper Fit

Safety covers will only keep dirt and debris out of the pool if they fit properly, so make sure your cover fits snugly around the entire perimeter. Having zero gaps prevents melting ice and critters from getting inside.

2. Keep It Clean 

Debris will build up on your pool cover, so you should use a leaf blower to remove it every few days. Your backyard will look well-kept, and the cover won’t get damaged by excessive moisture or rot. Additionally, a clean cover will be able to handle the weight of heavy snowfall. If it does snow, let it melt naturally instead of removing it yourself. 

3. Maintain Water Volume

Pool covers need the support of the water beneath it to handle strong winds and the weight of snow. Make sure the water level stays just below the underside of your cover, but never let it touch it. You’ll need to add and remove water throughout the season to maintain a healthy level.

When you need winter maintenance services for your swimming pool, contact Distinctive Swimming Pools in Washington, CT. Serving homeowners across Fairfield and Litchfield counties, this trusted company has more than 75 years of experience in repair and cleaning services. As a family-owned business, they’re dedicated to providing quality services to help maintain the beauty, safety, and functionality of their clients’ pools. To schedule a cleaning service, give them a call today at (860) 868-3622. To learn more about their inventory of swimming pool supplies, including products from Hayward®, Pentair®, and Goldline®, visit them online.