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As a pool owner, you are probably no stranger to the frustration that accompanies a clogged pool filter. Clean and Clear Pools is here to give you some information regarding common filter problems, and indications you need a replacement: 1. If backwash is building up in your filter over time, causing you to increase the number of times you clean

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If you’re getting ready to open your pool for the first time this summer, you may be wondering what supplies you will need! If this is the case, you came to the right place! Let’s take a minute to examine the types of chemicals you can use for your pool, and when the appropriate times are to use them. Prior

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If you are an in-ground pool owner, you have probably thought about renovating your pool space. However, can you do this without breaking the bank? Clean and Clear Pools is here to tell you that you can…and it’s pretty easy! We want you to be in love with your pool area. It should be your retreat! Here are 5 easy

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There are a lot of things going on this Summer in California. If you live in the Danville, CA area you may be planning to attend a Fourth of July event in the area. There are definitely lots of things to do, and it might be hard to decide what sounds more appealing. Take a look at these suggestions and

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Everyone loves to enjoy their pool! Especially in the hot summer months. But fewer people enjoy maintaining their pools. In fact, most pool owners neglect several common areas of maintenance a pool really needs. That’s too bad because these commonly missed pool maintenance items can lead to bigger headaches and more expensive repairs. If you take a few minutes to

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Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of Summer, but if a family has not yet opened their backyard pool by the start of July, it is time to do so. July 4th is definitely the time to usher in the warmer weather with a pool party. Yet, in order to do so, the pool must be cleaned and properly

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Due to the droughts in California, towns and cities across the state are beginning to mandate water restrictions. This is affecting many pool owners who find they don’t have the water to properly fill their pools during this water shortage. However, just because you don’t have the water, doesn’t mean you can’t care for your pool. We have extensive experience

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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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Many pools owners find they prefer salt water pools. Maintaining a comfortable salt level often proves to be a challenge, though. Optimal Salt Water Levels A salt water pool should have a salt level of about 2500 to 4000 parts per million (ppm). Adding too much salt is a common mistake. Owners often add too much salt because they overestimate

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As a pool owner, you quickly learn there’s a lot more to cleaning a pool than fishing out debris and pouring in chlorine. Experienced pool cleaners mix a little bit of art with their science, to keep water clear and clean, monitor chemicals and ensure filtration equipment works properly. Having an experienced hand perform those tasks is part of the

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