Help & Advice: Pool Maintenance

If they haven’t done so already, many swimming pool owners will soon be winterizing their pools ready for the colder months. And as they do so, most will already be dreaming of the day when spring comes round and it’s warm enough to take the plunge again! But how disappointing would it be to open… Read More

Your pool is most likely one of your most precious assets and one you probably want to spend time enjoying, whether that’s with a relaxing glass of wine at the end of a long day or socializing with friends and family on a warm summer afternoon. Either way, that time is going to be far… Read More

Once you’ve opened your pool for the season, you naturally want to enjoy your pool for as long as possible. The weather doesn’t always cooperate, and we can sometimes get heavy amounts of rainfall over the summer months.  When it does rain, you’re probably thinking that the only result is going to be that you… Read More

Could anything be nicer than enjoying a hot summer day relaxing, socializing, and generally having a good time in your backyard swimming pool? Probably not … unless you’ve not been keeping up to date with your essential pool maintenance and algae has managed to establish itself in the water. In this article, we’re going to… Read More

It’ll be no surprise to learn that the most important aspect of any swimming pool is its water. If you own a backyard pool and want to make the most of it, it’s important that you keep the water in the very best condition and of a suitable quality.  To do this, regular water testing… Read More

If your pool is losing water, it doesn’t necessarily mean it is something to worry about. As you might expect, splashing around in your swimming pool, alongside other factors such as evaporation and filtration systems, can cause your swimming pool to lose some of its water, so your water loss might be completely normal.  However,… Read More

As the heat of summer starts to recede and the cooler days of fall take over, those of us who like nothing more than to enjoy our backyard pool every day find ourselves wondering when – or even if – we’ll be having to close it for winter. The pool season is not like the… Read More

While owning a swimming pool is undoubtedly a great thing to do – providing endless opportunities for fun with friends and family, valuable relaxation time, and exercise to boost your health and fitness – it also comes with a great deal of responsibility. Regular pool maintenance will generally ensure your pool stays in top condition, but… Read More

With summer right around the corner, you may already be fantasizing about jumping into your crystal-clear pool on a hot day. However, calcium buildup can quickly turn that dream into a nightmare, resulting in cloudy water and leaving crusty, white calcium deposits on your pool tiles. An excess amount of calcium can also cause sediment… Read More

Pool maintenance is a key part of pool ownership. But just how hard is it to maintain a swimming pool properly? In this article, we’ll explore this question in more detail so you know how to get the best from your pool.  Why is pool maintenance important?  A swimming pool should be a place of… Read More