Keeping up with regular pool care maintenance will have the biggest impact on your ability to safely use your in-ground swimming pool – and continue to use it for decades to come! All pool owners must prepare to implement daily and weekly pool maintenance activities, and in this article we’ll look at some monthly and […]
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None of These Issues are Recreational Water Illnesses
Reading about recreational water illnesses can be somewhat unsettling, even if you have a private pool. After writing four posts in a row about those discouraging prospects (see Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4), we decided to share some encouraging news with you. Contrary to popular belief, head lice, MRSA staph infections, and pinworm infestations […]
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 4
While swimming has many great health advantages, including those for the heart, muscles, lungs, joints, and even the mind and emotions, you might not be aware that it might also have a few health risks. RWIs, or recreational water illnesses, can be brought on by a number of bacteria found in water, by an imbalance […]
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 3
Skin disorders, respiratory ailments, and diarrheal illnesses are only a few of the several types of recreational water illnesses (see Parts 1 & 2). Ear infections are included in the group of RWIs that are frequently brought on by a concoction of pollutants and chemicals found in pool water. Otitis externa is the medical term […]
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 2
There are other hazards to your skin linked with swimming pool use in addition to what we’ve dubbed “swimmer’s skin.” Utilizing a public pool carries a lot more danger than using your own private pool, such as being exposed to RWIs (Recreational Water Illnesses); see Part 1. However, by being aware of them, you as […]
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 1
Recreational water illnesses, or RWIs, can take many different forms. The most frequent are respiratory infections, but diarrheal disorders can sometimes be very dangerous. Understanding the causes and concerns connected to pool water can assist swimming pool owners in making sure their own pools provide a healthy environment for themselves as well as for family […]
Pool Maintenance Tips: Winterizing Your Swimming Pool, Part 2
While weekly swimming pool maintenance is certainly important, annual winterizing can be pivotal as well in protecting the investment of your swimming pool. In Part 1, we discussed the proper timing of the winterization process as well as the initial steps related to making sure your pool is clean in order to inhibit algae growth […]
Pool Maintenance Tips: Winterizing Your Swimming Pool, Part 1
Unless you have an indoor swimming pool, you’ll probably have to think about winterizing your pool. Depending on your climate, your swimming pool season might be shorter than you wish it were. But you don’t want to live in denial of reality: if you fail to winterize your pool or wait too long to do […]
How To Make Pool Water Clear, Part 2
It’s time to fix your pool water’s problem, now that you know what might be causing your hazy water (see Part 1). It’s also time to implement a strategy to help stop cloudy pool water from happening again. We’ll take a look at each of the three fundamental approaches to solving the problem. Apply a […]
How To Make Pool Water Clear, Part 1
There are various solutions for foggy, hazy pool water. Water that is unclear might actually have a variety of causes. So, first, let’s take a look at three potential causes of your pool’s occasional cloudiness and then examine three solutions to clean it out. It’s quite simple! Environmental Elements The surroundings of your pool may […]
Salient Features of Salt Water Hot Tubs
Natural hot springs have long been valued for their healing and restorative, if not altogether miraculous and age-defying, properties by cultures as diverse as Ancient Greece, contemporary Japan, and even Native American culture. These naturally purifying and calming hot mineral springs, which are self-sustaining, receive their heat from the earth’s core. While taking a trip […]
Pool Chemicals: What You Should Know
Having your own home swimming pool provides endless opportunities for enjoyment! However, if you do not maintain your swimming pool, your enjoyment will be short-lived. Poor pool management practices can not only shorten the life of your pool, but they can also make each swim less enjoyable and potentially cause irritation or illness. As a […]