Saltwater pools are becoming popular among pool owners due to their reduced chemical usage and lower maintenance costs. However, keeping your saltwater pool in top condition is crucial to ensure its longevity and your ongoing satisfaction with its performance. Despite a simpler chemical system, saltwater pools still require regular upkeep to maintain optimal conditions. This… Read more »
Keeping your pool clean, safe, and sanitary is essential if you want to enjoy it throughout the year. Test strips are one of the simplest ways to ensure your pool water is balanced. They measure the water’s chemical levels and determine whether you need to adjust to keep your pool sparkling clean and healthy. This… Read more »
Pool owners often need help with keeping their swimming pools clean. Dirt, debris, and algae can accumulate quickly, making it a hassle to maintain. One solution to this problem is investing in an automatic pool cleaner. But with so many available options, knowing which one to choose can take time and effort. Two popular types… Read more »
If you are a residential or commercial swimming pool owner, you might have heard of phosphates. But what exactly are they, and why do they matter? The answer lies in the quality of your pool water. A buildup of phosphates leads to poor water chemistry, potentially leading to other issues like algae growth and cloudy… Read more »
When it comes to swimming pools, cleaning supplies are imperative to their maintenance. After all, who wants to swim in a pool with slimy, mold-covered sides and murky greenish water? Not only would it be unpleasant to swim in, but unclean and unbalanced pool water can also cause health problems like rashes, respiratory illnesses, ear… Read more »
If you’re a pool owner, you’ve likely thought the unfortunate but common question: “Why is my pool green?” Regardless of the cause, it’s best to not swim in pool water that has gone green or while it’s undergoing a process to treat the cause of the water’s greenness. To sanitize and balance pool water most… Read more »
Rain forms from evaporated water, and before it falls as raindrops, it’s some of the purest water on the planet. As raindrops fall, they gather dust, pollen, spores, and other contaminants. Heavy rains will often raise water levels in swimming pools, filling them with these pollutants and causing skimmers to cease functioning as debris gather… Read more »
“When should I open my pool?” Swimming pool owners and operators often ask themselves this as the days grow ever warmer in the springtime. With this warm weather, trees grow back their leaves and flowers start to bloom. These events often mark the beginning of the swimming season. Weighing the advantages and disadvantages of opening… Read more »
Once summer fades and autumn begins to paint the leaves, it’s time to prep the pool for the colder winter months. Pool winterizing is especially important in climates that feature significant amounts of ice, snow, and subfreezing winter weather. It’s a good time to close a pool once high temperatures dip to below about 65?F…. Read more »
This blog is Part One of our two-part series offering tips on keeping a swimming pool clean. You can read Part One here! As is probably clear by now, there are so many ways to help keep your swimming pool in top condition so you can enjoy it throughout the season. We’re going to dive… Read more »
