Delaware is finally exiting winter and headed into pool season. While we might not be seeing swimming weather yet, it’s warm enough to start prepping your pool. Plus, with so many of us stuck at home anyway, opening your pool for spring is the perfect project to keep your hands and mind busy.Family Pool Maintenance has curated six swimming pool maintenance tips to make sure your spring pool opening is a success. Test Water Content FirstIf you’re asking Google Maps for directions, you need to enter your starting point. The same goes for pool maintenance and spring openings. The first step for a spring pool opening should always be to test your water. You need to know baseline numbers for your pool’s algae and ph content. That way you can add the right amounts of chemicals to return the pool to a balanced state.Clean Your Pool CoverOver the winter, your pool cover becomes coated with algae, leaves, and bacteria. The cover might not look bad in comparison to the green water underneath, but you still don’t want those particles in your pool. Before removing the cover, hose off debris onto your walkway. Then treat the plastic cover with a heavy-duty cleaning solution.Check Your FilterDepending on the type of pool filter you have, whether sand/DE/ or cartridge you need to check to see that it is ready for the season. Cartridge filters usually last one to two years. Your spring pool opening is the time to check it. The last thing you want is for the filter to go out during those hot August months. Replace it now to ensure a stress-free summer season.Optimize Your Pool PumpAs a rule of thumb, you want to target 1 pool turnover per day, but each pool will vary.Too little pump power, and your pool will start to go green. Too much, and you’ll wear down your pump and waste energy. Assuming your pool pump has variable speed settings, turn down the pump speed a little each day until you notice your pool looking bad. Then increase slightly until the water clears up again.Apply an AlgaecideEverything seems to be in bloom during spring. That means pollen is in the air… until it lands in your pool. You’ve probably noticed a green tint recently. That’s algae and pollen. An algaecide will not only remove the algae already in your pool, but it will also help prevent future outbreaks.Revisit Your Home Insurers PolicyAs a pool owner, you might be paying extra for pool liability insurance. Unfortunate accidents happen, but so do unfortunate premium hikes. As you get your pool ready for your spring opening, take a moment to review your recent home insurers payment. If it’s much higher than last year, consider shopping around (or threatening to shop around) to get a lower rate.Remember, pool cleaning isn’t rocket science. Once you find the system that’s best for you, maintenance only takes a few minutes a day. It’s like maintaining your lawn or feeding your dog.But take caution: do not cut corners! Springtime is when you need to figure out your pool strategy for the summer. Build up your chemical stockpile. Set alerts in your phone to conduct scheduled maintenance checks. Or make sure you know who you’ll hire to do the work for you. The last thing you want is to wake up to a failed pool pump or an out of control algae bloom right before you leave for a vacation.The team at Family Pool Maintenance is ready to answer any of your pool-related questions. Are you deciding between saltwater and chlorine? Just moved from out-of-state and need to protect your pool from Delaware trees? Do you actually need the expensive testing kit your local pool supply company recommends?We have answers!Call our expert maintenance team today at 302-270-3700 today!