The Ultimate Pool Winterization Guide: Storage Made Easy

As the autumn winds start to blow, the lively pool season comes to a quiet close. For pool owners, this means it’s time to prepare your pool for its long winter "nap." A comprehensive winterization plan not only protects your investment in pool equipment but can also save you significant maintenance costs next spring.

Don't let all those pool toys, floats, and cleaning tools take over your backyard or garage. This ultimate guide will walk you through the most crucial storage steps, starting with water treatment, to make closing your pool a breeze!

Step 1: End of Season Cleaning — The Foundation for Storage

Thorough cleaning is essential before you store anything away. It prevents mold and algae from growing during the long winter months.

• Pool Floats & Toys: Deflate everything, then wash your floats and toys with mild soap and water. Rinse them completely and make sure they are bone dry before storing, or any leftover moisture can cause mold to grow.
• Pool Towels: Wash and dry all your pool towels, then fold them neatly.
• Cleaning Tools: Clean your skimmer, brushes, and vacuum hoses. If your skimmer or vacuum is damaged, now is the perfect time to replace it.
  

Step 2: Organize by Category—Give Your Pool Gear a Home

Once your items are clean and dry, it's time to give them a safe place to live for the winter. This will keep them from getting damaged by the cold weather.

• Large Floats & Toys: Even deflated, large floats take up a ton of space. Our Pool Fellows pool storage bins are perfect for storing them flat. They're sturdy, durable, and waterproof, so they'll protect your plastic and PVC gear from the elements.
• Small Toys & Water Gear: Small items like water guns and goggles are the easiest to lose. Our Pool Fellows pool storage mesh bags can be hung on a garage wall or in a storage shed. This saves floor space and keeps your gear ventilated and dry.
• Cleaning Tools & Accessories: Put your skimmers, brushes, and other tools in a Pool Fellows pool storage cart. The built-in wheels make it easy to move for the winter, keeping all your tools in one spot instead of scattered all over the garage.

Step 3: Secure Storage for Next Season

The ultimate goal of storage is to keep your pool gear safe and sound, so it's ready for you next season.

• Choose the Right Location: Make sure your bins, mesh bags, or carts are kept in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated space like a garage, storage room, or covered patio.
• Keep Away from Chemicals: Pool chemicals must be stored separately from all plastics, fabrics, and metal items to prevent corrosion.

By following these simple storage steps, you'll not only keep your backyard and garage organized but also extend the life of your expensive pool gear. When spring rolls around, you’ll be able to easily reopen your pool without the hassle of searching for or replacing damaged equipment.

Ready to get started? Wrap up this pool season with Pool Fellows!