19 Feb Getting Your Swimming Pool Ready for a Texas Spring

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Springtime, is that special time of year when the sun shines and the flowers bloom.

You’ve been dreaming of warm weather, BBQ’s, and drinks with tiny umbrellas. Although you’ve been ready for months – how ready is your pool?
Now that Spring is here, it’s time to prepare your pool for some fun in the hot Austin sun. While most pool maintenance and repairs are better left to the professionals – here are five things you can do yourself today:

Look and Listen

When the temperatures drop over the winter months (sometimes just days in Texas), the colder temperatures can expand the ground, causing your pool to shift. Take a look around the pool for cracks – paying special attention to the drains, lights, and concrete pad under the pump. Look for bubbles or darker areas that may indicate a leak. Additionally, turn on your pump and make sure it’s still running quietly and efficiently.

Safety First

Check out your fencing, gate latches, and all other surrounding enclosures that will keep you kids (and pets) from taking an unexpected swim. Make sure your handrails, ladders, slides, and diving boards are secure and undamaged.

Be Prepared

Make sure to have a first-aid kit nearby, including a pair of scissors in the case that a swimmer’s hair or clothing causes them to become entrapped. Also, be certain to have a flotation device readily accessible.

Spring Clean

Give your surrounding deck a good power-wash – not only will it look better, but it will limit the amount of debris that will make its way into the pool. Remember to also give your pool toys a good scrubbing to ensure they are free from mold or anything else that isn’t a part of the play experience. You can easily disinfect them by soaking them in 2-gallons of water with 1-cup of bleach.

Call a Professional

It’s easier and more affordable than ever to have a professional, such as Crystal Clear Pools and Spas in Austin, to prepare your pool for the spring. Leave the complexities of the chemicals, filters, and pumps to us, and go enjoy a swim.

About Crystal Clear Pools and Spas

With over 35 years serving Central Texas, Crystal Clears and Spas provides a superior experience in pool repair, pool cleaning, pool renovation, and pool maintenance. Our swimming pool and spa services extend to most communities in the Greater Austin area, including Buda, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Kyle, Lakeway, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Westlake, and other surrounding areas.

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