While the trees in your backyard can provide privacy and cooling shade during the summer, they can become a nuisance during fall when they begin dropping leaves into your pool. Leaves can stain the surfaces of your patio, absorb the chemicals in the water and possibly upset the pH balance. Keep these issues under control by learning a few of the best ways to keep leaves out of the water.

3 Tips for Keeping Autumn Leaves Out of Your Pool

1. Mesh Cover

A simple solution is to place a cover over the surface of the water. A mesh cover will catch the debris when your pool is not in use. You’ll still need to clean the fallen leaves off the cover, but it can be much faster and easier than skimming when you use a leaf blower to blow the leaves away.

2. Landscaping

Stop the problem at the source by trimming back the tree branches that are hanging directly over the water. Make sure to take the time to prune the dead branches every fall, as well, to lessen the number of twigs that fall onto your patio. You’ll be glad you took some of these preventative steps during the first big storm of the season.

3. Daily Cleaning

When all else fails, the only way to remove all the debris is to clean your pool regularly. Empty the skimmer baskets, dip the leaves off the surface, and take the debris out of the automatic cleaner every day to prevent clogs or water quality damage. 

Schedule regular cleanings for your swimming pool throughout the year by contacting Distinctive Swimming Pools in Washington, CT. This family-owned and -operated company has been serving residents of Fairfield and Litchfield Counties for more than 75 years. You can also visit the retail location to stock up on all of your pool maintenance supplies. Schedule your first appointment today by calling (860) 868-3622 or learn more about their service online.