17 Tips to Protect Your Pool During a Hurricane
Hurricanes are an unfortunate fact of life in Orlando. The hurricane season begins June 1st and runs through November 30th. You know how to protect yourself from a storm, but what about your swimming pool? These are 17 ways you can minimize the damage to your swimming pool that might be caused by a tropical storm or hurricane. 1. Pool Covers – If you have a cover that is held on by water...
Read MorePool Cleaning 101 – Cartridge Filters
There are certain factors that can keep you pool water clean and clear. You can sanitize your pool water with the proper mix of chemicals. A properly sized pump and cartridge pool filter will keep it free from visible particles such as dirt and debris. Cleaning your cartridge pool filter can be taxing and time consuming. However, it is well worth the effort knowing that you, your family and...
Read MoreSunburn Protection for Swimmers – Suntan or Sunburn Can be Controlled
Swimming outside in Orlando without getting burned can be a challenge. Between meets and workouts, you have to find the products that work for you. It might be a cream or lotion, or maybe the clothing you wear between events. It could even be your suit; some swimwear provides protection from the sun. While you are swimming outside, you need to protect your skin from the sun’s rays –...
Read MoreCloudy Pool Water – Why You Have it, and How to Get Rid of it
Cloudy water in your pools; what are the causes of this unsightly problem or why do I have it in my pool? There are many known factors or reasons for cloudiness in your swimming pool or spa. The fact of the matter is that; there is no single cause for this swimming pool water problem. When we go to a water facility, we want to enjoy a clear, sparkling pool or spa. However a swimming pool or spa...
Read MoreEasily Calculate Your Swimming Pool Volume
Whenever you get pool supplies, the instructions say x ounces per 1,000 gallons or something similar. When you start new pool cleaning service, the company asks how many gallons of water your pool has. So how many gallons of water does your swimming pool hold? The internet is full of instructions for calculating pool volume, and there are a ton of calculators, but one of the easiest we’ve...
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