Looking after your pool roller shutters or cover well
Pool shutters, a must-have for all pools, is exposed to bad weather and, as such, must be cleaned. However, to look after your equipment, you need to clean your cover correctly with the right products. So, how do you go about cleaning your pool cover? Is there a special way to clean immersed roller shutters? Here, we answer all your questions on this topic.
How do you clean the inside of pool roller shutters?
If your pool is equipped with immersed pool shutters, you must also clean the structure that hosts the rolled up shutters. So, how do you clean a pool shutter recess? Here are the five steps to follow:
- Disassemble the wooden duckboard and the bench.
- Clean the different parts with a sponge.
- Remove as much waste as possible from the recess using a pool net.
- Clean the recess with an automatic pool cleaner.
- Put back the wooden duckboard and the bench.
You can then clean your pool shutter slats by following the instructions mentioned above.
How do you clean a pool cover?
It will take a bit of time to clean pool shutter slats well and you must make sure you follow all the steps.
Remove any dirt before cleaning the shutter
First thing to do: basic cleaning. Remove any waste, such as dead leaves with a broom, brush or vacuum cleaner.
Clean the stains on the shutter slats
The dirt that has accumulated on the shutter may have left stains. Use a sponge to clean them. Make sure you use a non-abrasive sponge and, if necessary, also use detergent. At the same time, clean the other parts, such as the crank handle for example.
Remove limescale deposit
Limescale may accumulate between shutter slats and it needs to be removed. This is, without a doubt, the trickiest step, but it's also very important as limescale can prevent your shutters from working well.
Rinse with a power hose
Once you've finished cleaning your pool shutters, you can rinse them down with a high-pressure cleaner or power hose without exceeding 80 bar.
Leave to dry
Once you've totally finished cleaning, the easiest thing to do is to leave your shutters rolled out over your pool to air-dry.
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Which product should you use to clean your pool shutters?
If the stains left by dirt on the shutter slats are hard to remove, you can use a suitable detergent product to remove them more easily. This product must be chosen in line with the slat material (for PVC for example) and have been made especially for pool shutters.
In addition to their cleaning and grease-removing action, some products also boast other characteristics to help tackle mould and limescale for example. After using these products, don't forget to rinse your slats well with a power hose or high-pressure cleaner.
When should you clean pool shutters?
It's advisable to clean pool shutters twice a year. You should clean them first in the autumn, before you winter your pool. Then, you should clean them again when you open up your pool in springtime.
When you clean your pool cover is also a good time to check that your equipment is still working well. Inspect the slats correctly when you wash them and roll out and roll up your shutters to make sure they're still working properly.
Over the wintering period, you can cover your pool shutters with a cover made specifically for this purpose to limit the amount of dirt and debris deposited throughout the winter. If it snows a lot, try your best to remove whatever's accumulated on the shutters, as the weight can damage the slats.
Even if it's vital to clean your pool shutters with care, you only need to do it twice a year, so it's rather easy to do. The care you take when cleaning will ensure your equipment lasts for longer and will help keep your water clean so you can have fun in your pool immediately when springtime comes around.
