We’ll teach you how to properly maintain your pool. Learn how to add and balance chemicals, open and close your pool, and troubleshoot issues.
There are certain things that you will need to keep with your pool supplies in order to maintain a clean and healthy swimming pool. The pool brush is one of the most important. Whether you are new to pool maintenance or have been doing it for years, having a pool brush is essential to keeping …
Pool test strips are a reliable way to measure the levels of chlorine and pH in your pool. However, pool test strips can be tricky to use if you don’t know how they work or what they do. You need to read pool test strips accurately before taking any action with them. This article will …
Muriatic acid is a strong and corrosive solution that can be used to clean pool items, lower the alkalinity in your pool, or reduce pH levels. It is also known as hydrochloric acid, and it has many other uses outside of pools. As a swimming pool owner, it is important to safely use muriatic acid …
An inflatable pool can be your family’s solution to a fun summer. These pools are generally more affordable than a traditional pool, they can be put away at the end of the season, and if you do things right, you can have them set up in one afternoon. If you are thinking of putting an …
If you are a pool owner, you are likely quite aware of the importance of shocking your pool. There is quite a bit to learn when it comes to pool maintenance. Having to balance chemicals, keep track of opening and closing procedures, and combat issues like algae or bacteria in the water. It can take …
When you think about the supplies needed to keep your pool clean, chances are you are going to think about chlorine. Chlorine is an essential ingredient in keeping a pool clean. Or is it? Have you ever wondered if there are alternatives to chlorine? Could your pool stay clean without the chlorine being dumped in …
If you thought your enjoyed vacuuming and cleaning your pool, wait until you try painting it! It is sometimes necessary to paint the pool’s surface for concrete, gunite, and fiberglass swimming pools. Painting a pool is something that many people save for the professionals; however, it is not all that difficult to do if you …
As a pool owner, you will have to get fairly comfortable with pool chemicals and their uses. The more you know about the chemicals and the way to keep your pool clean, the better chance you have of being about to use your swimming pool all season. Chlorine is something swimming pools have to have …
As important as it is to maintain your pool, it is equally important to maintain the surfaces surrounding your pool. Pool decking takes quite a bit of abuse from water to a lot of traffic during those summer months. The deck around your pool needs to be treated with the proper decking paint to be …
A solar pool cover will help to keep your pool warm and clean during the season. Finding the best pool solar blanket that works for your pool type and budget can take a bit of work. Depending on if you need a solar cover for above ground pool or in ground pool, the options on …