Winter Treatment Benefits

Last season we began using a different form of winter treatment in addition to our standard closing kit. Our field technicians tested this product months in advance with our weekly service customers to ensure the product was effective at boosting chlorine levels. The winter treatment was shown to be very effective at boosting the efficiency and maintaining chlorine levels in the pool, keeping the pool clear and algae free. We utilized the winter treatment last year with all the pools we closed that opted in for winter chemicals. As from our experiment conducted last year it can be concluded that the winter treatment product can help save the pool from developing algae during closing season*. When the pool is properly closed and the water is balanced with adequate chlorine levels at closing, the addition of the winter treatment product boosted and extended the chlorine levels through to opening season. Pools that utilized the winter treatment product and opened early spring opened clear and algae free.

The winter treatment is a commercial grade 3 in 1 liquid formula that is an algaecide, chlorine booster and clarifier all in one product. With the winter treatment being a liquid formula this makes this product so easy to use as no pre-dilution is needed, it can be added straight to the pool. As mentioned before we have personally tested this product and stand behind its efficacy. All of our weekly service customers are on a treatment regimen that has kept pools clear and properly chlorinated despite the hot summer we have had. We have tried other 3 in 1 products in the past that didn't uphold our standard and therefore we did not utilize them or sell them to our clients. We wouldn't promote the use of the winter treatment product if it didn't work. We have seen the results and the benefits that have helped our clients have a much easier opening season when spring came around. Our clients that used the winter treatment product and opened early spring were able to swim sooner because they weren't battling algae from inadequate chlorine levels.

The winter treatment is added in 3 doses: 1 at the time of closing, 1 dose in December, and 1 dose in March. Each dose helps to boost the chlorine so it can last throughout the closing season. When the pool is properly closed and winter kit chemicals are added the addition of the winter treatment product can prolong the life of the chlorine in the water . Pools that do not use the winter treatment product run the risk of algae as the chlorine becomes depleted and there is no defense against bacteria in the water.

For pools with standard covers we recommend finding a loose area between a set of grommets and pulling the edge of the cover up just enough to add the dose to the pool. It may help to measure the amount needed and put it into a small cup so it is easier to add to the pool. For clients with a mesh safety cover we recommend loosening one strap enough to pull back a small section of the cover to add the dose and tightening the strap once the dose has been added. For standard covers do not loosen the ratchets or cover cables, doing so risks the cover falling into the pool. Elite Pools and Spas is not responsible for covers that fall into the pool from client error. If your cover does fall into the pool for any reason please contact our office to schedule a cover service.

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