Now that your pool is open for the summer, performing regular weekly maintenance will keep your water safe and clean for an enjoyable swimming season. There are a few steps that you should perform on a regular basis to keep your water safe for swimming, and to cut down on …
Automatic Pool Cleaners Enhance the Luxury of Your Pool with Little Effort! With a nice swimming season limited to a few good months of hot summer weather, take a look at automatic pool cleaners to really enjoy your time by the pool. Sit back, relax and enjoy sparkling clean pool …
Spring is Here Spring is right around the corner and if you need to know how to open a swimming pool – now is the time to prepare to open your pool for the summer! While you can hire a professional pool company to come and open your pool for …
Spring is Here Take a sample of your water to The Swimming Pool Store for a complete and free analysis of your water in preparation for your swimming pool opening. We test your water with advanced software providing you with fast and accurate results. Prepare for Water Treatment When opening …
So… why did the Rio Olympic pool turn green?? Remember when that giant Olympic pool turned green overnight in Rio? It took nearly a week to determine the actual cause of the sudden discoloration, and this was a pool with very high-tech chemical monitoring systems! While very few pool owners …
Getting to Know Your Pool Filter Every swimming pool needs a filter. Countless types of debris, grease, organic material, metals, etc. will inevitably enter your pool water, and it’s up to your pools filter to remove much of it, especially the smaller particles that are suspended in the water and …
How do metals affect my pool water? It might be hard to imagine, but your pool or spa is loaded with metals! Microscopic particles of various metals are suspended in the water and it’s important to keep them at proper concentrations. Having specific concentrations of a few is actually necessary …
What is the difference between stabilized and unstabilized chlorine? You may have noticed that the chlorine or chlorine shock is either labeled as stabilized or unstabilized. This refers to the levels of cyanuric acid in the chlorine. Cyanuric acid protects the chlorine in your pool from ultraviolet rays of the …
How to prevent algae in pool water for the entire season Just about every pool owner has encountered algae growth in their water at some point. Perhaps you’ve returned from a weekend vacation to find that your crystal clear water in your pool has become home to green, black, blue, …
Before your pool’s cover is removed and your pump and filter begin circulating the water, it’s a good idea to have a maintenance plan in place for the season and to do a thorough examination of your pool. Here’s everything you need to know about pool opening: preparing your …
