Back to school! Yes, it’s back to school and everyone is heading back to school or work. In September, as the days get shorter and summer draws to a close, it's time to think about pool and spa maintenance for the end of the season. Proper cleaning before winter is essential to preserve water quality and extend the life of your equipment.
This is an opportunity to discover the best practices and solutions for preparing your pool or spa for winter storage. With WaterTech brand pool and spa vacuums, you are guaranteed reliable, efficient and fast cleaning. With the right equipment, it’s a guaranteed time saver! Whether for the maintenance of the swimming pool or a spa, it is essential to ensure the preservation of water quality and the durability of your equipment. Here are our practical advice and some tips to successfully prepare and ensure worry-free wintering, to find your facilities in perfect condition until the next season.
Choosing the right equipment: vacuum cleaners
WaterTech pool and spa vacuums are designed to provide easy, quick and efficient cleaning of pools and spas. In September, their use becomes crucial to maintain clean water and avoid the accumulation of debris before wintering. Here is a special end-of-season selection for your swimming pool and/or spa.
- Pool Blaster Max™ Vacuum: This powerful vacuum is perfect for pool owners looking for a heavy-duty solution for removing leaves, sand, dirt and other debris at the end of the season. It works cordlessly and is ideal for deep cleaning before wintering.
- Pool Blaster Max™ CG Vacuum: A reinforced version for larger pools or commercial needs. It offers more powerful suction and a larger filter capacity, making it perfect for high-traffic pools that require intensive cleaning before being mothballed for the winter. Ideal for deep cleaning of the pool, whether in-ground or above-ground models.
- Pool Blaster Water Tech Volt FX-8Li™: Another compact and powerful cordless model that allows you to effectively clean large pool areas in record time. It is an ideal solution for above-ground or in-ground pool owners looking for a quick cleaning solution before covering their pool..
WaterTech pool vacuum cleaners, equipped with a rechargeable battery, do not need bulky hoses or wiring. The same goes for spa vacuums.
- Catfish® Pool Blaster Vacuum: Perfect for small pools and spas, this compact, cordless vacuum is easy to handle. It allows you to clean hard-to-reach areas, ideal for the last cleanings before winter.
- Pool Blaster Aqua Broom® Vacuum: Ideal for spas and small pools, this lightweight, economical vacuum quickly removes dirt and debris without requiring a connection to the pool filtration system. Before putting the spa on standby for the winter, this cordless spa vacuum cleaner allows a final deep cleaning of often forgotten areas, such as corners or around the jets.
Once your pool and spa cleaning equipment is complete, you can worry about preparing for winter storage.
Tips for Pool Owners in September
As fall approaches, pool maintenance becomes a priority to ensure they remain in good condition throughout the winter. In September, it is essential to carry out a thorough cleaning to remove accumulated debris and effectively prepare the pool for winter storage. WaterTech vacuum cleaners are the tools of choice to facilitate these tasks and ensure clean and healthy water.
Winterizing your pool is an essential step to preserve its quality and structure during the winter months. Good preparation helps reduce maintenance costs and ensures easy return to service in the spring. Here is a practical guide to successfully winterizing your swimming pool.
Preparing the pool for winter involves completely cleaning the bottom, walls and filters. It is also important to regularly monitor the pH of the water to avoid any chemical degradation during the winter. Finally, after reducing the water level in the pool, installing a pool cover and checking the equipment, you will be ready for the low season.
Before winterizing, start with a thorough cleaning of your pool. Remove any debris, such as leaves and insects, using a landing net. Also clean the walls and bottom of the pool with a robot or brush. This helps prevent the formation of algae and dirt during the winter.
With leaves falling and debris accumulating in September, regular cleaning is essential to maintaining clean water. Watertech cordless pool vacuums, such as the Pool Blaster Max™ or Volt FX-8Li™, are perfect for quickly removing these impurities and reducing the load on the pool filtration system. With the Pool Blaster Catfish® vacuum cleaner, you will be guaranteed effective cleaning, even hard-to-reach areas, such as steps and corners. Thorough cleaning before winterizing is essential to avoid future problems.
It is crucial to balance water chemistry before overwintering. Check and adjust pH, alkalinity and chlorine levels. An ideal pH is between 7.2 and 7.6. Add an anti-algae product and a flocculant to clarify the water and prevent algae blooms during the winter.
For above ground pools, drain the water to a suitable level, usually below the skimmers. For in-ground pools, it is often recommended to leave the water at a normal or slightly lowered level. Protect skimmers and nozzles with winterization caps. If your pool is equipped with a filtration system, follow the manufacturer's instructions to prepare it for winter.
Cover your pool with a suitable winter cover. This prevents debris from falling into the water and limits light, reducing algae growth. Make sure the cover is taut to prevent accumulation of rainwater or snow.
Finally, disconnect and put away pool equipment, such as the pump and filter. Clean them carefully and store them in a dry place to avoid any risk of freezing.
By following these steps, you will ensure effective winterization of your pool, allowing you to enjoy a quick and hassle-free return to service in the spring. It is also the same for the spa: preparation for winter storage is essential.
Tips for Spa Owners
As winter approaches, your spa needs to be prepared for harsh weather conditions. Whether you decide to continue using your spa or winterize it, here are some essential tips to ensure its protection and longevity.
In September, when the use of spas can continue before winter, regular cleaning is essential. The Pool Blaster Aqua Broom® cordless vacuum cleaner is perfect for quick and efficient maintenance of small areas. It helps prevent debris from accumulating and becoming a breeding ground for bacteria.
In addition to surface cleaning, be sure to maintain the spa's filters and jet system to avoid blockages. Clean the filtration cartridge at least once a week by taking it out and running it under a jet of water.
If you choose to drain your spa, you will need to purge the hydraulic circuit pipes to prevent the water from freezing and causing damage. Also protect the filtration pump and the pipes placed under the spa.
Finally, combine the vacuum cleaner with a specific filter cleaner before draining the water, to extend the life of your equipment. This will also allow you to eliminate fatty deposits and bacteria.
For those who decide to use the spa in winter, monitor the water temperature regularly and adjust the filtration time accordingly. Increase the filtration time to keep the water moving and prevent it from freezing.
Before covering or leaving the spa in active winter mode, it is recommended to do a final complete cleaning with the vacuum cleaner to remove debris. This will ensure clean water during the winter and an easy restart in the spring.
It is recommended to drain your spa water every 2 to 4 months, depending on frequency of use. Before refilling, disinfect the pipes and clean the bottom and edges of the spa with a suitable product.
Also remember to ventilate your spa every day to renew the air between the cover and the water. This will prevent the build-up of chemicals and preserve your equipment.
By following these tips, you will ensure that your spa remains a healthy and enjoyable place to relax all year round.
It is important to ensure end-of-season maintenance to ensure the protection of your installations, whether for a swimming pool or a spa. WaterTech cordless vacuum cleaner solutions will allow you to clean quickly and efficiently before winter. Combined with appropriate treatment products and regular pool or spa maintenance, they will ensure you have a pool in perfect condition at the end of winter.
