National Nutrition Month March is officially here, which means National Nutrition Month has arrived! National Nutrition Month is celebrated every March as a way to call attention to the importance of making healthy food choices and adding physical activity to your everyday life. Keep these nutrition tips for March in mind to help celebrate National Nutrition Month and get you
Pool Maintenance Tips Owning a pool requires much more than having plenty of bathing suits to choose from all year round. It also requires regular pool maintenance to keep your pool looking its best. Keep these pool maintenance tips in mind to help avoid any serious issues with your backyard pool. Chlorine level – maintaining the proper chlorine level in
Salt vs. Chlorine Salt-water pools have become very popular in the last couple of years. While salt-water pools may bring up thoughts of taking a dip in the ocean, they are actually complete the opposite. In fact, salt-water pools still use chlorine to disinfect your pool. Salt-water pools use a chlorine generator, which uses a brine, salt, in order to
Renovation Costs Having a backyard pool is a fantastic way to spend more time with your loved ones and enjoy the great outdoors. However, it is important to remember that pools will not last forever and they need to be renovated in order to continue working their best. When it comes to the cost of renovating your pool, there are
Identify And Remove Algae Algae can be a problem for people who have swimming pools—particularly in the warmer months of July and August. Here is some information about the different types of algae you may find in your pool and what you can do. Prevention: The easiest way to remove algae is to prevent it in the first place. Salt
Fun Facts: Swimming and Pools Pools and swimming are fun pastimes all over the world for both animals and humans. Increase your knowledge and impress your friends and family with these fun facts about swimming and swimming pools. Elephants can swim up to 20 miles a day and when they swim they use their trunks as natural snorkels. 65% of
The Basics Of Pool Draining A pool drain is not like the drains we normally encounter in the sink or in the bathtub. Pool drains work in a slightly different manner, which means that you should probably leave pool draining to the professionals to prevent any issues from arising. If you own a pool, you should still understand the basics
Pool Service for the New Year Happy New Year from all of us at Clean and Clear Pools! As 2015 kicks off, it is the perfect time to look over your pool maintenance schedule to ensure that your pool will be ready for all the family fun during the upcoming year, which is why we would love to hear from you!
What to Look For in a Pool Service Company Hiring the right pool service is the best way to ensure that your pool stays looking and functioning its best all year round. However, not all pool services are the same. There are a few things to look for when hiring the right pool service company, including: Are they licensed? Never hire a
Did you know that there is a simple way to detect a pool leak from the comfort of your own back yard? The bucket test is a commonly accepted method of detecting leaks. It is incredibly easy to perform, and all you need is a 5 gallon bucket! First, you will fill the bucket 2/3 of the way full with