A well-sanitized pool prevents contaminants and keeps water clear. Improper disinfection forms chloramines, reducing chlorine’s effectiveness and causing irritation. Regular maintenance ensures safe, comfortable swimming.
How Often Should I Clean out My Pump Strainer and Skimmer Baskets?
The pump strainer and skimmer baskets ensure your pool’s filtration system works efficiently. How can you make sure they work efficiently? Through routine cleaning. Learn how often you should clean both.
How to Repair Inflatable Pool Floats
What should you do when your float doesn’t hold air? Let us show you how to extend the life of your pool float with these simple DIY fixes.
How to Dispose of Old Pool Chemicals
Pool chemicals age and can lose efficacy or become compromised, which means they need to be disposed of safely. However, it’s important to do so in an environmentally friendly manner.
Should You Put Chlorine Tablets in the Skimmer?
While it may seem convenient to toss chlorine tablets into the skimmer basket, doing so can lead to a host of problems that could ultimately damage your pool and equipment.
Pool Draining 101: How to Drain a Pool
Knowing exactly when to do a complete refresh of your pool water can be complex. It involves careful planning and execution to avoid potential complications.
Do I Really Need to Brush My Pool?
Most pool owners are familiar with standard cleaning tasks, such as skimming and vacuuming debris from the pool. However, a lot of pool owners fall short on one simple, yet often overlooked task — brushing the walls, steps, and floor of their pool.