Dealing with Cottonwood Fluff in Your Pool Skimmer
Spring in DFW means cottonwood fluff everywhere—especially in your pool. Learn the best techniques for keeping your skimmers clear and preventing filter clogs.
During the spring in Dallas-Fort Worth, cottonwood trees release a blizzard of white fluff that inevitably finds its way into your pool. This fluff can quickly clog skimmer baskets and overwhelm your filtration system, leading to poor water circulation and potential equipment damage.
To combat this, check and empty your skimmer baskets daily during peak cottonwood season. Using a skimmer sock or fine mesh basket accessories from our pool accessories collection can help catch the fluff before it reaches your filter and causes your pool pump to make noise from starvation. If your filter does get clogged, a thorough backwashing or cartridge cleaning will be necessary to restore proper water flow and maintain proper pool water chemistry balance. If you need help managing seasonal messes, consider our weekly pool maintenance to keep your system running smoothly year-round.
