Tag: Clean & Clear Pools

As you start your spring cleaning, make sure to take good care of your pool! Spring is in the air. With warmer temperatures come the perfect pool weather. Make sure your pool is in the perfect shape for spring with these spring cleaning tips. Properly Open Your Pool for Swimming Season. Winter’s over and it’s time to start swimming again.

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Don’t leave your pool cover on for too long! While pool covers are great to help keep your pool debris free and warm, they don’t come without consequence. If you leave your pool cover on for too long, you may face some unwanted pool issues. Be sure to maintain your pool and be wary of leaving your bubble cover on

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Keep your pool clean to reduce your risk for dangerous bacterial infections! A warm soak in the hot tube can be a relaxing activity. Whether you choose to relax after a long day or socialize with friends, your pool and spa can be a hot spot for activity, including for bacteria.  Without proper cleaning, your pool and spa can pose

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Be wary of phosphates! They might just cause an algae bloom in your pool. Despite the new vegetation that spring brings, an algae-ridden pool is not ideal for spring swimming conditions. These organisms grow in your pool, making it dirty and unsafe for swimming. But what causes these algae blooms to grow? Where do they come from and how can

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Prevent algae flares in your pool this El Niño season! With the expected El Niño rains expected this year, make sure your pool stays in great shape. Rain can affect the pH of the water and can wash algae into your pool. Keep algae at bay this El Niño season with these algae fighting tips. Regularly test your water chemistry.

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Stay safe this winter with pool safety tips! While you may not be swimming as much during the winter as you do in the summer, pool safety is still essential. Keep these winter pool safety tips in mind when you take a dip this winter. Stick to the buddy system. You should never swim alone. Water poses a risk for

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Swimming has excellent health benefits! February is American Heart Month. Celebrate your health and practice healthy habits by swimming. Swimming is a great practice to keep you and your heart healthy. Whether you’re partial to freestyle or the butterfly, start swimming more often! Check out these ways it benefits your health. Low Stress Cardio Swimming is great cardio to get your

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Delicious recipe for spicy Super Bowl French fries.   Like football and apple pie, fries are classically American. Get ready for the big game, and forget about serving chips with dip at your Super Bowl party. Kick it up a notch with this homemade steak fries recipe. They’re delicious, easy to make and are sure to be a hit at

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Maintain your pool pH! Your pool’s chemistry is delicate! When treating your pool with chemicals, you want to ensure that your pool water is safe to swim in. Maintaining your pool’s pH is important! If your pool’s pH is off balance your pool may face etching or scaling. Here’s what you need to know about your pool’s pH. What is pH?

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Prepare your pool for wintertime with winter pool maintenance tips! Although California winter weather is more mild than most of the United States, pool use may not be as popular in the winter. However, even with lessened use, there’s maintenance to consider during the colder months. With lessened use, you still need to keep an eye on your pool. Maintain

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