Suction Side Pool Cleaners. Let’s be very clear: I am not a fan. Why? Because in our area they don’t clean effectively, they waste time, they create drama, and in turn, we lose customers’ and money. First of all, what is a “Pool Cleaner”? From Wikipedia: “An automated pool cleaner (also known as a pool […]
Swimming pool care & maintenance basics
Pool Care- consistency is the key Swimming pool care & maintenance isn’t difficult- it’s all about water chemistry and consistency. If you can learn to test your water accurately at least once a week you will master the basics in no time. If your schedule doesn’t allow 15 minutes every week, trouble is likely brewing […]
Brushing your pool is important!
Brushing your swimming pool on a consistent basis is essential to keeping your pool’s finish looking great. Ever have a pair of jeans that don’t get washed enough? What happens? They stain! The dirt gets embedded in the fabric and the jeans take on the color of the dirt. The same is true of your […]
Ten Steps to Quality Chemical Service
Reprinted with permission from Kim Skinner of OnBalance: onBalance – Que Hales, Doug Latta and Kim Skinner We recently authored an article entitled Ten Steps to Quality Pool Plaster. The purpose of that article was to point out that there are professional, quality practices that ensure quality plaster finishes; and that although the vast majority […]
