Pool Cleaning & Basic Care

 Basket Maintenance - Most swimming pools have two baskets that collect debris while they filter system is running. One basket is called the skimmer basket and the other is the pump basket. The skimmer basket sits in the...   Read More

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 Brushing - Brushing the walls of the pool is one of the most important steps in maintaining any swimming pool. Brushing should be done on a weekly basis to prevent algae from being able to take hold. While chl...   Read More

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 Skimming (Netting) a Swimming Pool - It is important to skim the surface of a swimming pool regularly. No one wants to have to dodge leaves while swimming in their pool. Using a net to scoop debris from the pool is fairly self explanat...   Read More

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 Testing Pool Water Chemistry - Maintaining proper water chemistry is a very important part of your pool's maintenance program. The only way to ensure that the chemistry of the water is within the proper ranges is to regularly test...   Read More

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 Vacuuming a Swimming Pool - Almost all pools will collect debris on the pool floor. Even pools with automatic cleaning systems often have places that don't stay clean all the time. The best way to remove dirt and debris from the...   Read More

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