Fall is nearly here, and before you know it, cold weather will follow. If you have a swimming pool, you should start closing it down. In addition to carrying a wide variety of lawn and garden supplies, Bethel Feed & Supply Pet & Garden Center in Bethel, OH, also stocks pool chemicals and supplies. These products will help you winterize your pool, and the following guide will instruct on their purpose.

What Is a Winterizing Kit & Why Use It?

Winterizing is a process that safeguards your swimming pool's materials and equipment from cold weather and ice damage. It also helps to maintain the condition of the water, so it is easier to re-open in the spring.

A winterizing kit includes chemicals and products to clean the pool and keep the water balanced while it is dormant. Purchasing a kit helps you to get all of the necessary items at once and will likely be less expensive than buying the needed garden supplies individually. Also, the supplier chooses the included products because they are known to work well together. This distinction means you don't have to worry about conflicting ingredients that will make a product less effective or harmful.

What Is in a Winterizing Kit?

The brands and products included in winterizing kits vary. When you visit Bethel Feed & Supply Pet & Garden Center's garden supplies section, look for one that consists of shock treatment, algaecide, and stain prevention chemicals. Ideally, it should also have pH and chlorine test strips, as you'll need to ensure the water is balanced before closing it. Finally, check if the stain prevention product includes a metal sequestering agent, so that it prevents hard water and metal buildup that cause rusting.

If you’re closing your pool for the season, head to Bethel Feed & Supply Pet & Garden Center for all the needed supplies. Their home and garden center consists of a wide variety of products, including winterizing kits, and horse feed. Call them today at (513) 734-2246 to inquire about their available pool supplies, and visit their website to learn more about the other farm and garden supplies they carry.