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Winterize the right way with
WinterGuard®!
Winter can be tough on a pool.
Algae and other problems can start even in cold
weather, making spring opening messy and
expensive. You can protect your pool and make
spring start-up quick and easy by winterizing
properly and using WinterGuard® closing
products.  WinterGuard® products are
designed to keep your pool water clean and clear
throughout the cold months.
Keep in mind that proper
winterization involves more than just the
addition of some products. Follow the steps
below to make sure your pool is well protected
all season
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1. Balance the Pool Water
Take a sample of your pool
water to your local Guardex Dealer for expert
advice on water balance. If needed, adjust the
pH to between 7.6 and 7.8, and make sure the
other balance factors are in their proper range.
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2. Winter Cleaning
Brush the walls and bottom of
the pool. Vacuum if needed. Clean along the
waterline and around pool surfaces with Guardex
Pool Surface Cleaner. Note: Do not use household
cleaners – some may cause algae and most are
incompatible with pool surfaces and
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At this point, you can clean out
the skimmer and hair and lint trap. Backwash
your filter and use Guardex One-Step Filter
Cleaner to remove oils and grease. Make sure
your filter is in good repair before
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3. Add WinterGuard®
products
Add WinterGuard® Shock to
your pool. Scatter the product evenly over the
pool surface. The shock should dissolve
completely when added, but use your pool brush
to mix up any product that settles at the
bottom. Add WinterGuard® Algicide to the pool by
applying the product around the edges of the
pool. Make sure the pool pump is operating to
distribute both products evenly through the
water. | |
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4. Prepare your equipment
Consult with your Guardex
Dealer about proper winterization for your pool
equipment. This may involve partial draining,
plugging lines and equipment removal and
storage. It is important to use a pool-grade
antifreeze to protect your pool lines and
equipment. Do not use automotive antifreeze – it
is toxic.
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5. Cover the pool
A well-designed cover will
keep your pool protected and free of leaves,
dirt and other debris during the winter months.
Solid covers should be free of holes and held in
place securely by water tubes or cables. Add
about 2 inches of water to the top of the cover
to help hold it in place. Mesh covers can also
be used, but will allow rain and some material
to enter the pool during the
winter. | |
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If you use a mesh cover:
Apply an additional treatment of
WinterGuard® Shock and WinterGuard® Algicide
about halfway through the winter to help keep
the water clean and free of
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