When winter rolls around in South Africa, it’s tempting to throw the pool cover on and forget about it until spring. But completely neglecting your pool during the colder months is a recipe for a green, slimy disaster come September—one that will cost you thousands of Rands in chemicals to fix.



The good news? Maintaining a pristine pool during a SA winter requires less effort than in summer, and with a few smart adjustments, you can keep your electricity bill under control too.