Resolution 2024: your maintenance schedule, month by month

At pool specialist, we know how much maintaining a shell pool can be a real headache. Indeed, between regularly monitoring indicators, such as the PH for example, choosing wintering or cleaning the filtration equipment, it's not easy to find your way around. What if this year, you created your maintenance schedule to keep your pool water clean and healthy ? 

This will allow you to be more organized and know what tasks you have to do, month by month.Once the action is completed, you can note, in a notebook or on your smartphone, the date on which you performed it. This way, you will avoid duplicates or last-minute omissions.

Discover without delaythe maintenance schedule for your shell pool, month by month!

Maintaining your swimming pool during wintering

• November

Is the water in your pool below 12°C? You can then proceed withwinterizing your pool. But be careful, this does not mean your pool no longer requires maintenance!

Indeed, if you live in a cold region and have opted forpassive wintering, you will have no maintenance tasks to perform beforespring startup. On the other hand, if your pool is inactive wintering, you will need to check that the filtration is working correctly, regularly monitor thewater pHand correct it if necessary.

• December, January

For pool owners living in the cold regions of France,passive winterizationmay have already been initiated. In this case, you have no maintenance tasks to perform for the moment. On the other hand, if you have opted foractive winterization, a few checks are necessary. Indeed, even if you are located in a region where therisk of frostis low, you will need to regularly check that your pool water does not freeze and that thefiltration systemis working correctly. Also, remember to check thequality of your waterto facilitate its restart as soon as the good weather returns.

Finally, remove the waste present daily in the skimmers.

• FEBRUARY

If your pool is inactive wintering, the month of February is once again dedicated tomonitoring the waterof your pool: water treatment, pH control, and cleaning of the skimmers. On the contrary, in the case of a pool inpassive wintering, you have nothing to do.

Maintaining your swimming pool during periods of intense activity

• March

During mild springs, it is not uncommon to see your pool's thermostat exceed 12°C. In this case, you can proceed with therecommissioningof your pool once you have checked the water level.

Ashock treatmentwill also have to be carried out in order to eliminate any micro-organisms that may have developed during wintering.

If you performed a passive winterization, don't forget toclean the filterbefore restarting it.

• April

If March was rather cool, the restart of your pool may only take place in April. If this is the case, you will need to carry it out while observing the same precautions mentioned previously.

Attention, if you wish to enjoy thefirst swimsof the year, remember to wait at least 24 hours afteradding the disinfectantto your pool.

• May

With rising temperatures, it's not uncommon for bacteria to find their way into your pool. To prevent your water from becomingcloudy or green, you will need to monitor thewater qualitydaily, but alsoclean the bottom and wallsof your pool with a pool brush.

• June

Summer is just around the corner! More than ever, vigilance is key to prevent thedevelopment of algaein your pool. So remember to remove floating debris from the surface of the water (leaves, insects) every day. Also monitor thevarious parametersof your pool (such as water pH) and add a dose ofdisinfectantto your pool once a week.

• July, August

The month of July marks the start of holiday departures. Before D-day, use as a preventative measure a anti-algae product and cover your pool with a tarpaulin.

If you are staying home to enjoy your pool, know that you will need morepool treatment productsfor your pool water. Indeed, the more a pool is used, the more it will require maintenance and cleaning. So, for your pool water to be healthy and clean, there's only one rule: regularity!

• September

In September, nights get cooler depending on the region. To continue enjoying water at a good temperature, you can already cover your pool at the end of the day.

Finally, startto prepare for winteringby checking that you have the various accessories you need. If you are missing any equipment, do not hesitate to visit theAboral Shop online store. From maintenance products to covers, you will find everything you need to successfully winterize your pool.

• October

For those who have aheat pumpor apool enclosure, it's time to play extra innings! Once the last rays of sun have given way to the first cold snaps, you can beginwinterizingyour pool.

According to your pool model, themaintenance scheduleis likely to change. So to keep your water healthy and clean all year round, don't hesitate to consultour team of experts. They will be happy to advise you!