Pool Closing / Winter Pool Care

A pool cover is one of the most important investments you can make to maintain the longevity and cleanliness of your above ground or inground pool. Properly caring for your pool cover during the off-season can prevent damage, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure that it remains in good condition for years to come. In this blog, we’ll explore essential tips to help you protect your pool cover throughout the year.

The best way to protect your pool during the winter is a cover. In this video, we'll go over how to properly set up and secure an inground winter cover!

The best way to protect your pool during the winter is a cover. In this video, we'll go over how to properly set up and secure an above ground winter cover!

Learn how to install your pool cover water bags with our simple step-by-step guide!

Learn how to install your pool cover water bags with our simple step-by-step guide!

Learn how to install your pool cover water blocks with our simple step-by-step guide!

Doheny’s Professional grade Leaf Nets eliminate the “swamp-like” build-up that makes spring clean-up such a chore by preventing leaves, twigs, and debris from contaminating your pool water. You can add it to your pool in early fall to keep the first waves of leaves out while still enjoying the warm weekends, and then put it over your secured winter cover once you’re set to close. Just make sure to remove the leaf net at the end of the fall season so the leaves and debris end up on the ground and not on your winter cover!

Winter covers are a crucial part of keeping your pool clean and protected during the winter months. They help prevent leaves and debris from piling up in the water. The shade they provide, created from the dark underside of the cover, makes it less habitable for algae to grow. It also prevents excess water or chemical evaporation, helping to preserve the chemical balance of your pool. Winter covers can help mitigate the risk of freezing damage by acting as an extra layer of insulation. Now that you understand the basics of why a winter cover is important, let’s get into setup!