Articles Categorized in: Swimming Pool Maintenance

Best Pool Vacuum For Leaves

Best Pool Vacuum For Leaves

As the seasons change and leaves begin to cover your pool’s surface, finding the best pool vacuum for leaves and debris becomes essential to maintain a clean and inviting swimming environment. Leaves, while beautiful, can wreak havoc on your pool if left unattended. They are not just a visual nuisance but pose several problems for your pool’s overall health. When leaves accumulate in your pool, they can clog the skimmer and filtration system, hindering their ability to circulate and filter the...
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Best Pool Vacuum For Algae

Best Pool Vacuum For Algae

If you own a swimming pool, you already know the joy of taking a refreshing dip on a hot summer’s day. However, when unwanted visitors like algae decide to make themselves at home in your pool, maintaining its cleanliness can become a challenge. Algae is an aquatic organism that can instantly turn your pool from a crystal-clear oasis into a green nightmare. This simple, plant-like organism thrives in water and receives nourishment through photosynthesis. They come in green, yellow, black, and...
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What To Do With Black Algae In A Pool

What To Do With Black Algae In A Pool

If you have black algae in your pool, you need to get rid of it as soon as possible because swimming in a pool with black algae is unsafe. Even the best pool vacuum won’t get rid of stubborn black algae that has been left to grow. Black Algae Why Does Your Pool Have Black Algae? One of the most common reasons you may find black algae in your pool is because someone might have gone swimming in a lake,...
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How to vacuum a pool

How to vacuum a pool

No matter what type of pool you have, whether it’s an in-ground pool or an above-ground pool, you’ll need to do maintenance to keep it looking clean. The walls and floor are a magnet for dirt and algae, which can build up over time. Your pool skimmer will remove debris floating in the water, and a good robotic pool cleaner will suck up the dirt that sinks to the bottom of the pool and clean off the algae on the...
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Comparison Between Saltwater pools vs Chlorine

Comparison Between Saltwater pools vs Chlorine

With summer just around the corner and a “little” pressure from the family, you have finally got around to thinking about installing a swimming pool. Like most people, one of the questions raised is what type of pool do you install, saltwater pools vs chlorine or to add more confusion to your already confused mind alternates that use very little chlorine or none at all. Hopefully, after reading this post your questions are answered and any confusion you had is...
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Pool Water Testing | Is My Pool Clean?

Pool Water Testing | Is My Pool Clean?

Swimming pool water quality and regular sanitization are critical for a sparkling clean pool. All swimming pools, whether they are salt or freshwater, will attract bacteria. If left untreated, this can become a serious health risk. Here are some tips on how to do pool water testing the right way. Algae in pool and green pool water This is especially the case during summer months where the warmer water, greater use of the pool, debris left in the pool, algae...
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Saltwater pool maintenance

Saltwater pool maintenance

With the summer months in mind, I have just had installed an in-ground saltwater swimming pool. After installation, the pool looks fantastic. It’s sparkling and inviting, and the family can’t wait to jump in and enjoy. Saltwater pool maintenance Saltwater in-ground pools are installed with a poolside skimmer box, accompanying suction pump and filter, automatic chlorinator and sand filter. To ensure the pool is always kept sparkling clean and free of leaves, small sticks and other debris, we lashed out...
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