Money Saving Tip: Buy Your Pool Chemicals Early

At the beginning of every pool season, I always mention starting up the pool early or buying chemicals early. I think it’s a tip that warrants repeating. It’s a tip that people have trouble getting behind and I  understand why; they don’t wanna think about opening their pool THIS early. I know, it’s tough, but buck up and go to the pool store (if they are open yet, and they should be).

Last year I said Open Your Swimming Pool Early and Take Advantage of Pool Store Spring Specials. That wasn’t just a way for me to link to some old posts that I think you should read, but to prove my point that this is the time of year to get a move on and save some money.

Now, I’m not sure about your big box retailers like Wal-Mart and Target, but your smaller pool stores generally run spring start up specials to entice people to get in the door early to get a jump start on the season. It’s a good move, especially if stores have some leftover chemicals from last year that they are trying to get rid of to make room for the new shipment of chemicals. Folks, these chemicals are still good and they still work just as good as the new pool chemicals. So, don’t be frightened.

Also, make sure you buy in bulk at the beginning of the season whether it’s on sale or not. Buying in bulk will save you money, especially in chemicals. Make sure you stock up on chlorine (or whichever sanitizer you use) and shock, since you’ll be using these chemicals all summer long.

If you have any more Money Saving Tips or questions about these tips and more, feel free to comment in the appropriate section below. Happy buying!