Winter Pool Closing: What You Should Do

Winter Pool Closing: What You Should Do

As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, it’s clear that winter is approaching. Properly winterizing your pool is important to ensure it stays in prime condition and ready for a refreshing swim when the warmer days return next year. To help you navigate the process of winter pool closing, here’s what you should […]

Pool Opening Instructions For All Types Of Pools

Women lounging in a pool on a inflated donut

If you use a solid pool cover, first drain off any standing water so that it doesn’t spill back into the pool.  Carefully remove the cover, sweep it and lay it out to dry.  Hose the cover down and clean with TSP or a cover cleaner.  Once it is thoroughly dry fold and store the […]

Instructions For Removing Visible Algae At Start Up

Pool Cleaning

A three-day procedure may be necessary for removing algae from the swimming pool. Before treating, be sure there is no metal content in the water, because the treatment may cause metals to stain the pool.  You can do this by bringing a pint of water into our store for a free analysis. Shock the pool […]

Vacuuming Your Pool

Pool Vacuum

Q. How often do I need to vacuum my pool? A. Vacuuming should be done as often as you think. Normally, once a week is sufficient. Generally speaking, the more a pool is used the LESS vacuuming it needs. It’s pretty simple. Some pool owners enjoy vacuuming on a nice sunny summer morning. Many of our […]