Tag: clean and clear pools

20
Jul

How To Deal With Cloudy Pool Water

Tips to Fix Cloudy Pool Water Walking out to your backyard pool to enjoy a swim but instead you find a cloudy pool, can ruin your relaxing plans. Cloudy pool water can be a sign of many different things going wrong at once. Keep these pool maintenance tips in mind to help keep your pool looking its best. Keep your pool clean

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13
Jul

4 Steps to Convert Your Pool to a Salt Water Pool

Chlorine pools are the most common types of backyard pools. However, salt chlorine generator pools are becoming a more and more popular option. Luckily, if you are thinking of switching over to a salt water system, it is much easier than you may think. Keep these steps in mind to help convert your pool this summer. Choose the right salt

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29
Jun

How to Protect Your Pool From The Wind

The weather can bring damaging winds to our beautiful northern California. Pool covers aren’t sufficient in protecting your swimming pool from these windy conditions.  There isn’t a way to keep debris out of your pool when the winds pick up, but there are ways to protect your pool.  Always keep your pool clean and maintained by Clean and Clear Pools,

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15
Jun

How To Properly Store Your Pool Chemicals

Pool Chemical Storage Keeping your pool looking its best means having the right balance of chemicals. From pH adjusters to disinfectants, using the wrong amount of chemicals can lead to cloudy and murky water, making your pool very unappealing. While it is important to keep the right chemicals on hand, it can also be dangerous, especially if you have pets

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23
Jun

Check Out These Tips to Help You Swim Laps More Efficiently

Find out how to swim laps more effectively. Getting ample exercise is important. Swimming is a great way to exercise. It’s great cardio, and it’s easy on your joints. However, if it’s been a while since you’ve swum laps in the pool, it may seem like a daunting task. Fear not, we’ve got your covered. Check out these tips to

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22
Dec

How To: Avoid An Overflowing Pool & Safety Hazards During El Niño

El Niño is coming! Use this guide to avoid an overflowing pool and safety hazards. El Niño isn’t always a concern for Northern California. This year, however, it’s going to have to be. Climate experts are predicting that the coming El Niño will be one of the biggest in recent memory, and will likely rival 1997’s El Niño. In case you’re

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16
Dec

Throw An Awesome Outdoor Party With This Delicious Holiday Recipe!

This delicious holiday recipe for cheesy potato soup is perfect for outdoor entertaining during winter. The weather outside might not be particularly frightful here in Northern California, but it’s definitely cooling off. Fortunately, it doesn’t get so cold that you have to give up using the outdoor spaces at your home. If you’re planning to throw an outdoor party to

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11
Dec

Cover Broken? Remove Leaves Easily With These Options

Here are a few easy options for removing leaves from your pool when your cover is broken. As winter settles in across Northern California, the leaves are still falling. The trees around your home are likely in the process of shedding the last of their leaves, and that can be a problem if you own a pool. It’s a hassle to

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8
Dec

You Don’t Need To (& Shouldn’t) Drain Your Pool For Repairs!

If you have repairs to do, it’s important you know that you don’t need to drain your pool for them. When you need to complete repairs on your pool, the natural tendency is to assume you need to drain it. After all, it will be much easier to tackle issues when they’re not underwater, right? Actually, draining your pool can have

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25
Nov

Help Maintain Your Pool Cover in Winter

Winter Weather Pool Cover Care If you have any type of swimming pool, you will need to protect it from the winter elements, otherwise it could be damaged or destroyed. If a particularly cold snap were to happen in Northern California, your pool could be prone to ice damage. The most common mistake is that pool owners will think that

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