Whether you’re a first-time pool owner or an experienced hand, our guides on opening and closing help you with all of the questions you might have. Find tips on what chemicals to use, the exact steps, and how to save money by doing it yourself. Hopefully these answers will make the process a little less daunting and more enjoyable!
Opening your pool doesn't have to break the bank. Learn what pros charge, what chemicals cost, and how to save money doing it yourself.
A pool opening kit has everything you need to balance your water after winter. Here's what's included and how to use each chemical correctly.
Use this new pool startup checklist to balance alkalinity, pH, calcium, and chlorine in the correct order. And start swimming sooner.
Get your pool ready fast. Learn the 6 essential chemicals to add after opening, in the right order, so your water is balanced and clear. Start here!
Learn how to start a salt water pool with the right chemicals in the right order. Follow our 8-step guide to protect your salt cell and swim sooner!
Get your pool swim-ready fast by opening it the right way. Learn the chemical order, shock timing, and setup steps for crystal clear water.
A properly winterized pool can be swim-ready in as little as 8 hours. Learn the 7-step opening process from cover removal to chemical balancing so you can dive in sooner.
Open your pool to green water? Clear it in 48-72 hours with brushing, shocking, and filtering. Follow these 8 steps to remove algae fast. Learn more!
Clear cloudy pool water after opening with proper filtration, balanced chemistry, and shock treatment. Follow our proven 5-step process. Start now!
Thinking it'd be easier to just leave your pool closed when winter ends? Don't worry. Learn how to open your inground pool and get right back to the fun!
It's pool season again! Open your above ground pool with just a few pieces of equipment, some basic chemicals, and a little elbow grease.
It’s better to open your pool sooner than later. Otherwise, algae could start growing. So here’s the right time to open your pool.
Get an Intex pool, they said. Easier than a regular above ground pool, they said. Well, they weren't wrong. You just need some Intex pool setup guidance.
