If you live in a climate where the ground is frozen solid for more than six months out of the year, it’s time to start thinking about cleaning your pool. The first step is to determine if your pool needs to be cleaned at all. If it’s been untouched for at least six months and the water looks and smells clean, you can skip this step. If your pool does need cleaning, there are a few things you’ll need before getting started: -A hose with a good spray nozzle -Pool cleaner (either chlorine or salt) -Rags or a sponge -Patches of blue painter’s tape (optional) -A ladder or steps to get into the pool ..