26 Mar

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Here is the definitive DIY guide to opening up your own swimming pool, from our pals at swimuniversity.com.  Make sure you check out the orginal post for detailed video and pictures, as well as the other unique and valuable content provided by them. 

Are you ready to open up your inground pool by yourself this year? Have no fear, it's easier than you think.

You SHOULD open up your own swimming pool. It will save you time and money, because you won't have to hire someone to do it for you...unless you want to.

Here is a very basic set of instructions. If you follow these 10 steps to open your pool, you'll be thanking the gods you didn't pay anyone, and you'll be swimming sooner!

1. Remove Water and Debris From Your Winter Pool Cover

Remove all water, leaves, and debris from your cover. To remove the water, you can use a submersible pool cover pump or sump pump.

Removing the debris can be tricky. Once the water is off the cover, you can use a broom to sweep off any large piles of debris. DO NOT use anything sharp or harsh on your cover.

SMART TIP: Once the water is removed, you could wait a day or two for the cover to dry and blow the debris off with a leaf blower.

2. Remove Your Winter Pool Cover

Carefully remove the cover without getting any debris, that remains on the top of the cover, into the pool. If dirty water and debris get fall in the water, it’s not a big deal. You will just have to remove it from the water later.
 

3. Clean Your Winter Pool Cover and Store Away

Lay the cover out on your lawn or a nearby area. Use water, soap, and a soft brush to wash your cover. Check your local pool supply store for a winter cover cleaner. Some cover cleaners will even allow you to store the cover wet.
 

SMART TIP: Invest in a heavy duty plastic container with a lid to store your cover away. This will prevent bugs and rodents from eating or making a nest in your cover. This will extend the life of your pool cover.

 
NOTE: If you’re using water tubes to secure your pool cover, make sure you empty and dry them out before storing.