Nobody wants to swim in a pool full of algae, but it’s not always easy to keep algae levels under control. There are all kinds of factors that can cause algae to grow out of control, leading to a pool that’s dirty, discolored and unpleasant to use. With that in mind, it’s a good idea […]

Nothing beats taking a relaxing dip in the pool after a long day, but nobody wants to get into a pool that’s full of cloudy, discolored water. Unfortunately, many property owners with pools have a difficult time keeping their water clean, and that can lead to all sorts of problems. The good news is that […]

Even private pools suffer contamination. The only way to prevent it is to clean regularly, as scooping debris and filtering the water is often not enough to keep out harmful bacteria. Failure to do so results in Los Angeles, CA swimmers developing gastrointestinal symptoms, skin, ear and eye infections, diarrhea and even respiratory disease and […]

Dog hair can wreak havoc on your pool’s filtration system. The best way to prevent this is to keep dogs out of the pool altogether, but that is often too extreme for most dog owners. Fortunately, this issue is easily resolved with proper pool maintenance. Here are five cleaning tips for removing dog hair from […]

If you’re going to be able to continue enjoying your pool year after year, you need to stay on top of your pool maintenance tasks, which includes regular cleaning. Most people don’t look forward to cleaning their pools, but the good news is that there are some steps you can take to automate the task, […]