How to Winterize a Pool With a Safety Cover
- 1). Place air pillows inside the pool. These air pillows will absorb the expansion of ice and further protect your pool during winter.
- 2). Examine the mesh safety pool cover carefully. This is especially important if you use an old pool cover. Ensure that no holes or gaps are in the mesh material. This type of damage will only get worse during winter, allowing dirt, debris and possibly small animals to enter the water.
- 3). Thread the pool cover's cable through the pool cover's grommets.
- 4). Place the pool cover over the entire pool.
- 5). Secure the cover all the way around the pool. To do this, use the cable winch to tighten the cable all around the pool. Securing the cover ensures that no children or animals can fall into the water and keeps dirt and debris out of the pool.