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Pool Stains: How to Identify What is Causing Them and Remove Them

BY: Sara Hansen
January 22, 2024
Read Time: 5 minutes
pool stains | pool stain causes | how to identify pool stains
Pool Cleaning

It’s frustrating to find stains in your pool after spending hours each week on maintenance. Be assured, though, that stains are inevitable, no matter how careful you are with your pool maintenance routine. So, if you notice stains on the walls of the pool, on the steps in the shallow end, or anywhere else in… Read More »Pool Stains: How to Identify What is Causing Them and Remove Them

So, What Are Total Dissolved Solids in a Pool?

BY: Sara Hansen
December 30, 2023
Read Time: 4 minutes
measuring total dissolved solids | what are total dissolved solids | TDS
Pool Water Quality

As you have discovered, proper pool maintenance is a balancing act of all the chemicals necessary to keep the water safe for your family. Plus, all the terms used can be confusing, too! In this article, you will learn about one of the common pool terms you may have heard: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). We… Read More »So, What Are Total Dissolved Solids in a Pool?

Creating a Safe Pool Environment for Your Pets: Tips and Products to Keep Them Safe & Happy

BY: Sara Hansen
November 25, 2023
Read Time: 5 minutes
safe pool environment for pets | pets in the pool safely
Uncategorized

Your fur babies deserve to enjoy the swimming pool, too, but is it safe for them? Pets are members of the family and you want to ensure they have access to the pool, so it’s a valid question.  It is a treat your pets can enjoy with the rest of the family, but there are… Read More »Creating a Safe Pool Environment for Your Pets: Tips and Products to Keep Them Safe & Happy

Pro Tips for Pool Maintenance While on Vacation

BY: Sara Hansen
October 22, 2023
Read Time: 4 minutes
pool maintenance while on vacation | tips for pool maintenance
General

Your family has spent the hot summer days in the pool and now it’s time for a vacation on the road! As you pack your bags and hire a pet sitter, don’t forget to prep your swimming pool too. You don’t want to come home to a green pool filled with debris, so taking some… Read More »Pro Tips for Pool Maintenance While on Vacation

How to Vacuum Your Pool Properly: Step-by-Step & Pro Tips

BY: Sara Hansen
September 25, 2023
Read Time: 4 minutes
how to vacuum your pool | tips for vacuuming your pool
Pool Cleaning

Your family’s swimming pool is an integral part of everyone’s summertime enjoyment and entertainment. As the primary person responsible for the pool’s maintenance, you spend a lot of time keeping it clean and safe. And this should include thoroughly vacuuming it. In doing so, you’ll be controlling algae and helping keep the chemicals balanced in… Read More »How to Vacuum Your Pool Properly: Step-by-Step & Pro Tips

Why and When You Should Drain Your Pool

BY: Sara Hansen
August 28, 2023
Read Time: 6 minutes
when to drain a pool | why you should drain your pool
General

As the primary maintenance person for your swimming pool, you have a checklist of routine care that you have incorporated into your regular schedule. You know this upkeep protects your pool and keeps the water safe and healthy for your friends and family. One task that you may not have done yet is to drain… Read More »Why and When You Should Drain Your Pool

How to Extend Your Pool Season: Tips for Pool Heating and Insulation

BY: Sara Hansen
August 1, 2023
Read Time: 4 minutes
tips for pool heating | pool heaters | tips for pool insulation
Pool Equipment

It’s mid-summer and your family and friends have been enjoying your swimming pool long into the warm evenings. As the maintenance person for all things related to the pool, you will soon need to consider when to close it down as the days stretch toward cooler weather. But, there are ways to maximize your family’s… Read More »How to Extend Your Pool Season: Tips for Pool Heating and Insulation

Pool Plumbing 101: Understanding the Different Parts of Your Pool’s Plumbing System

BY: Sara Hansen
July 25, 2023
Read Time: 8 minutes
parts of a pool plumbing system | swimming pool plumbing system
Pool Equipment

When it comes to pool ownership, a little knowledge can go a long way. One aspect that every pool owner should be familiar with is the pool’s plumbing system. This intricate network of pipes and valves is responsible for keeping your pool clean, safe, and enjoyable.  By gaining a fundamental understanding of the key parts… Read More »Pool Plumbing 101: Understanding the Different Parts of Your Pool’s Plumbing System

5 Benefits of Using a Pool Aerator in Your Swimming Pool

BY: Sara Hansen
July 22, 2023
Read Time: 5 minutes
pool aerator | benefits of a pool aerator | why use a pool aerator
Pool Equipment

You have probably seen swimming pools with beautiful waterfalls, fountains, deck jets, or other water features that add a calming environment to the pool area. What you may not know, though, is those features have another purpose: They are aerating the pool’s water.  An aerator adds oxygen to the water in a swimming pool, which… Read More »5 Benefits of Using a Pool Aerator in Your Swimming Pool

8 Fun and Safe Pool Games for Kids: Keep Them Entertained All Summer Long

BY: Sara Hansen
August 3, 2023
Read Time: 5 minutes
pool games for kids | pool games ideas
Your Pool Area

As the caretaker of your swimming pool, it’s easy to lose sight of why you go to such lengths to make sure the water is clean, clear, and safe for your family and friends. You only have to listen to your kids splashing and playing in the pool, though, to make it all worth it!… Read More »8 Fun and Safe Pool Games for Kids: Keep Them Entertained All Summer Long

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