Not everyone is like the Finnish people who consider ice-cold water swimming as a happy pastime. If the cold bothers you in any way (pun intended), you’d find ways to keep your swimming pool warm. While gas and electric heaters are the traditional options, you can also consider using a solar pool cover. It offers […]
Continue readingHow Long Should My Pool Pump Every Day?
If money is no object, you’d probably leave your pool pump running all the time forever. Unfortunately, there is no ‘motherlode’ cheat to real life and you need to consider various factors in maintaining your swimming pool. When it comes to pool care, you must not forget about chemical balancing, circulation, and other essential details. […]
Continue readingEffective Ways to Remove Swimming Pool Algae
One of the best ways to recharge is to take a hike and breathe in fresh air. Well, you should be thankful for algae because they are responsible for providing about 70% of the oxygen on the planet. While they play a crucial role in the earth’s ecosystem, they should have no place in your […]
Continue readingHow to Remove Mustard Algae in Your Pool
Over the winter, mustard or yellow algae lay dormant in your pool. However, once warmer days start to kick in, they start to grow and multiply. Yellow algae can present several hazards, especially for younger or inexperienced swimmers. It will coat every underwater surface, causing ladders, pool floors, and walls to become dangerously slippery. The […]
Continue readingTips on How to Fix Your Cloudy Pool Water
When your pool looks like pea soup or like a swamp no one wants to swim. Aside from being unappealing, cloudy pool water can harbor harmful bacteria and damage the circulation system. Moreover, this problem can cause accidents and injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that before you get into the pool, […]
Continue readingRemoving Algae in Your Salt Water Pool
If you own a salt water pool, you probably know how big of a problem algae growth can be. Once these organisms contaminate the pool, they can grow and spread quickly. Both chlorinated and salt water pools need proper water chemistry levels in order to prevent algae growth. On the other hand, if algae are […]
Continue readingSaltwater vs. Ozone: The Great Swimming Pool Debate
Every pool owner knows how crucial it is to keep the water clean. Maintaining the sanitation of a swimming pool is a matter of keeping the family safe. Traditionally, chlorine has been used to sanitize both public and private swimming pools. However, this chemical has been a subject of controversy for many years. So, it […]
Continue readingBenefits of a Retractable Pool Cover & Pool Maintenance
Once you decide to own a swimming pool, you are making a commitment. After all, this structure cannot fend for itself, and it is far from being maintenance-free. It is essential for you to keep the water safe and sanitary. This task involves a regular routine of testing and adding chemicals. You need to keep […]
Continue readingWhy You Should Get an Automatic Pool Reel Cover
Having an automatic pool cover is undeniably one of the best ways to secure your outdoor or indoor pool. Other types of covers offer a useful function or two. However, automatic pool covers provide benefits that go above and beyond that. Needless to say, you are making a valuable investment when you decide to get […]
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