
Pool professionals can also consider including a liquid cover product as part of their start-up packages and explain to their customers the benefits of incorporating it into their weekly pool maintenance routine.
Extending before closing
As pool professionals adjust to weather changes and the ever-increasing demand from customers who want to keep pools open longer, the idea of winterizing by a specific date on the calendar is no longer the norm.

Professionals need to be sure they can provide solutions to ensure their clients maximize the use of their pool. Using specialty chemicals like phosphate removers, enzymes, and filter cleaners, as well as offering products like liquid pool covers, provide service techs with the tools needed to ensure consumers stay in their pool longer.
Author
Alicia Stephens is the education and training manager for Biolab Inc. In her 20 years with the company, she has focused primarily on education, training, and development, as well as technical support and new product research and integration. Currently, Stephens supports all education and training initiatives for the Biolab Pro Dealer division. She can be reached via email at alicia.stephens@biolabinc.com.