While owning a swimming pool has a lot of benefits like an area for relaxation during the hot summer days and a great venue for house parties with friends, this too requires a lot of responsibilities. One of the concerns that many pool owners have to consider is when the water becomes too hard for swimming. What does hard pool water mean? And is it really dangerous? In this article, we will explain the factors that contribute to making pool water hard, necessary steps to soften it, and some tips and reminders. What Makes Water Hard? In layman’s term, hard water simply means that your pool water doesn’t have a balanced chemistry and the chlorine level is not stable. Water … [Read more...]

Did you know that a huge proportion of the home structure fires is caused by various types of heaters? Yes, in 2014 alone, approximately 56,400 fires were reported and in 2016, 44% of the home equipment fires was attributed to heaters. Despite these statistics, people seem can’t get enough of equipment, especially in regions that experienced extreme weather. So, if you can’t avoid it, what then can you do? You can take the necessary precautions like following the recommended installation system and of course, choosing the best heater type that is suitable for your pool. This entry is dedicated to pool owners who are confused about which type to buy: Pool Heater Gas/Propane Vs. … [Read more...]

You do not just buy any winter pool cover that you see on sale at the malls or online. There are a lot of things to consider when shopping for the best winter pool cover. In this article, I will share with you the main features to look for so that you will have an informed buying decision. Check out below to know the factors to look for when buying a winter pool cover: Winter Pool Cover Types There are about 3 popular types of winter pool cover, namely mesh winter cover, solid winter cover, and safety winter covers. Mesh Winter Cover This type of cover is meant to just float on top of the water. The mesh material allows water to pass through the mesh and only prevents leaves, … [Read more...]

A swimming pool in your property surely is a great thing to have. But this also entitles a responsibility, especially when ugly stains start to show up on the floor and along the edges of your pool. To address this, we created this quick and easy swimming pool stains removal guide to help you out. Got stubborn stains in your pool? It’s high time you get rid of them—for good! 3 Categories of Pool Stains The best way to address a stain in your pool is to know the cause. There are basically 3 categories that pool stains fall into, namely: Mineral Stains It is actually a scale film that is mixed with oil and dirt deposit. This is found mostly on the pool tile in the form of scaly … [Read more...]

Wrinkles in the pool? Is that even possible? Unlike the wrinkles that appear on human skin which is due to loss of natural oil and dehydration, pool wrinkles develop in swimming pool liners is caused by the vinyl absorbing water. And because the vinyl liner absorbs water, this causes the liner to change dimensions. We know you are now curious as to why and how the vinyl liner absorbs water. In the succeeding sections, we will explain these and more. We also discuss some tips on how you can remove wrinkles from inground vinyl liner pool. The Causes The 4 reasons why pool liners have wrinkles: 1.  Water Absorption There is one major reason why wrinkles appear— when the liner absorbs … [Read more...]