5 Steps to Opening Your Pool Without Wasting Chemicals

Remove the cover carefully Lift it slowly so debris doesn’t fall back into the water. Clean and store the cover afterward.

Skim and vacuum the pool Clear out leaves, bugs, and dirt from the surface and bottom before you test or add anything.

Test the water first Check pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and stabilizer levels. Guessing leads to wasted chemicals and unbalanced water.

Balance chemicals gradually Adjust pH and alkalinity before adding shock or algaecide. Cold water makes shock ineffective anyway.

Run the filter continuously Let it run for a day or two after balancing. Patience works better than dumping in extra chemicals.