{"id":5890,"date":"2026-04-30T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/es\/?p=5890"},"modified":"2026-04-30T16:21:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:21:48","slug":"how-to-prepare-your-pool-for-summer-without-mistakes-and-without-wasting-time-%e2%98%80%ef%b8%8f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-prepare-your-pool-for-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prepare your pool for summer (without mistakes and without wasting time) \u2600\ufe0f"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"93\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grepool.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-5908\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bomba-de-calor-banner_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3508\" height=\"1134\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"93\">There\u2019s a moment that officially marks the start of summer: the day you rediscover your pool.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"190\">Removing the cover, seeing the water after months\u2026 and thinking, \u201cOkay, where do I even start?\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"371\">If this happens to you every year, you\u2019re not alone. Opening your pool for the season can seem complicated, but with the right steps, it\u2019s much easier (and faster) than you think.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"468\">Here\u2019s the ultimate guide to getting your pool ready and starting the season without surprises.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"635\"><strong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"490\">Remove the cover<\/strong><br data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"493\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5910\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cubierta-inv-acero.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"255\" \/>After months of protecting your pool, it\u2019s time to take off the cover. But be careful: doing it wrong can undo all that protection in seconds.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"776\">The key?<br data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"648\" \/>Remove it slowly and, if possible, with the help of another person, preventing any accumulated dirt from falling into the water.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"800\">Once the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grepool.com\/en\/winter-covers\">cover<\/a> is off:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"897\">\n<li data-section-id=\"eb3lwx\" data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"825\">Clean it thoroughly<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2bi29n\" data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"851\">Let it dry completely<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9hx2hy\" data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"897\">Store it in a dry place until next winter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"970\">This small step will extend its lifespan and save you trouble later on.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1098\"><strong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1006\">The water: your starting point<\/strong><br data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1009\" \/>Before jumping into cleaning, there\u2019s something even more important: balancing the water.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1218\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1i78ikq\" data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1140\">Adjust the pH to between 7.2 and 7.6<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11xqko1\" data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1218\">Perform a shock chlorination to eliminate bacteria and prepare it for use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1342\">This step is essential. If the water isn\u2019t properly treated from the start, all future maintenance will be more difficult.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1428\"><strong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1378\">Deep cleaning (yes, all of it)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1381\" \/>Now it\u2019s time to make your pool look brand new.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1513\">Use the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grepool.com\/en\/vacuum\">pool cleaner<\/a> (manual, electric, or hydraulic) and make sure to clean:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1559\">\n<li data-section-id=\"26to9q\" data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1529\">The bottom<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dmevmc\" data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1543\">The walls<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"181gr45\" data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1559\">The corners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1663\">Don\u2019t cut corners. A thorough initial cleaning will significantly reduce effort throughout the summer.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1776\"><strong data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1699\">Start up the filtration system<\/strong><br data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1702\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5912 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/filtration-blog.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"237\" \/>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grepool.com\/en\/filtration\">filtration system<\/a> is the heart of your pool, so it deserves attention.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1796\">Follow this order:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1957\">\n<li data-section-id=\"11xr8tb\" data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1843\">Check that the system is working properly<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"urtl8e\" data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1868\">Clean the pre-filter<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ko57y4\" data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1918\">Perform a backwash to remove accumulated dirt<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"clwywb\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1928\">Rinse<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1amz44q\" data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1957\">Activate filtration mode<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2017\">This process ensures clean water circulation from day one.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2097\"><strong data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2058\">Final checks before your first swim<\/strong><br data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2061\" \/>Before diving in, review everything:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2224\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ry0jt2\" data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2111\">pH level<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11cpwrp\" data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2159\">Condition of the pump and filtration system<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19x4qs8\" data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2193\">Skimmer and filtration system<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1b6doh1\" data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2224\">Accessories (ladder, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2315\">These small details make the difference between a pool that\u2019s ready\u2026 and future problems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2449\"><strong data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2361\">Maintenance that will save you headaches<\/strong><br data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2364\" \/>A pool doesn\u2019t take care of itself\u2014but it doesn\u2019t have to be a constant chore either.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2469\">During the summer:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2562\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1svx8rr\" data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2502\">Monitor the water regularly<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ub4qdu\" data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2523\">Clean frequently<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wwbdxv\" data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2562\">Use a summer cover when not in use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2583\">This will help you:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2651\">\n<li data-section-id=\"wzp7h9\" data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2609\">Maintain temperature<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gfc683\" data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2625\">Reduce dirt<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"v9vmhk\" data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2651\">Save time on cleaning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2765\"><strong>And now\u2026 summer begins!<\/strong> If you\u2019ve followed these steps, your pool is ready for what really matters: ENJOYING IT.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2872\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Because in the end, it\u2019s not just about having a pool\u2014it\u2019s about having it perfect when you need it most.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2872\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5611\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/STEEL_9_RAW-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1261\" height=\"461\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a moment that officially marks the start of summer: the day you rediscover your pool. Removing the cover, seeing the water after months\u2026 and thinking, \u201cOkay, where do I even start?\u201d If this happens to you every year, you\u2019re not alone. Opening your pool for the season can seem complicated, but with the right &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5489,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,6],"tags":[326,22,196,296,285],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5890"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5890"}],"version-history":[{"count":32,"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5890\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5940,"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5890\/revisions\/5940"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5489"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5890"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5890"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5890"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}