Raking up leaves around the garden has a certain charm. However, when it concerns pools, no-one likes scooping soggy dead leaves out of the pool on a chilly autumn day, it’s easy – and dangerous – to ignore them. Not only will the backyard become a no-go zone because of the brackish water-filled hole, there’ll be a ton more work and probably a higher cost involved, when summer rolls around again.
It’s important to protect your investment and don’t let your pool “go to sleep” over autumn and winter. And with the unseasonal, unpredictable weather we have been experiencing of late, you may even be able to take a dive so it’s ideal to have your pool “swim ready” for that last minute recreational time at the pool. Windy and stormy weather can also blow leaves and dirt into the pool which, if left to settle, can become difficult to remove.
Here’s 10 tips to keep your pool well maintained during the autumn!