It’s the middle of winter, you probably haven’t looked at your pool in months and you’re probably afraid to. You’ve got no pool cover, nor have you even thought about installing one. Ignorance is bliss, and so is denial for that matter. Here are the top 5 signs that you need to really clean your pool.

1. You know that green tarp covering your swimming pool? It’s NOT a pool cover.
2. The kids in the neighbourhood ask if they can jump on your trampoline.
3. Skipping rocks across the water causes sparks.
4. A new algae species attract a Discovery Channel film crew to your backyard.
5. The Grim Reaper shows up in his Speedo.