Since many steps for opening your pool are the same no matter how you sanitize your pool, these steps may also be used for pools treated with chlorine. The difference with the BAQUACIL Pool Care System is that you will test and treat your pool less frequently throughout the season. A BAQUACIL pool won’t cause red eyes, itchy skin, dry hair and faded swimsuits, nor will it damage pool liners.

Step One - Uncovering, discovering, refilling

If you use a solid pool cover, first drain off any standing water so that it doesn’t spill back into the pool. Carefully remove the cover, sweep it and lay it out to dry. Use BAQUACIL COVER CLEANER to clean the cover. Once it is thoroughly dry, fold and store the cover in a clean, dry place, out of direct sunlight. Inspect the entire pool carefully for damage that may have taken place during the off-season — especially leaks and tears in the vinyl liner, or breaks and cracks in the plaster or tiles. After inspection, add water until the level reaches about halfway up the skimmer opening. Remove any debris with a leaf net.

Step Two - Make sure your pump, skimmer and filter are working properly

If the filter was not chemically cleaned at the end of last season, clean it using BAQUACIL FILTER CLEANER or BAQUACIL SAND FILTER CLEANER to remove hardened deposits which can hamper filter performance. Vacuum the pool with the pump running. Brush the pool thoroughly.

Step Three - Take a sample of pool water to your Authorized BAQUACIL Dealer for laboratory analysis