Category Archives: Pool and Spa Maintenance

Prevent Spring Surprises

Surprises can be fun, but not when it comes to the backyard swimming pool.  A cracked or damaged skimmer is one unwelcome surprise that most pool owners have had to experience over the years.  If you prepare for the possibility of a wintertime freeze before it happens, though, you can save your skimmer and prevent unwanted surprises in the spring.

When water in a skimmer freezes, it expands outward and often cracks or damages the skimmer.  The Skimmer Guard is a product designed to absorb the expansion of the freeze, allowing your skimmer to last throughout the winter undamaged.  Place a Skimmer Guard inside each of your pool’s skimmers to absorb any expansion caused by freezing water. The freezing water will actually compress the Skimmer Guard instead of expanding outward and cracking your skimmer.

Time to Check Your Pool Maintenance Equipment!

The pool off season is a perfect time to check all of your pool maintenance equipment to make sure that it is in great shape and ready for next season. Check for holes in skimmers, leaf rakes, and pool vacuum bags. Look for cracks or damage to plastic pieces on brushes and handles, vacuum hoses, and etc. Keeping this equipment clean, whole, and in working order will ensure that opening your pool next season will be a breeze! Replace any necessary maintenance tools now to avoid opening day drama in the spring.

A Favorite Gift Idea for Pool Owners

Gifts for the Pool Owner

It’s just about time to think about holiday shopping, and there’s probably no shortage of ideas on your favorite pool owner’s wish list.  One of the ultimate gifts for pool owners is both practical and often highly desired — the robotic pool cleaner.  Robotic pool cleaners often rank toward the top of the wish list, but they are a little more expensive.  As a result, pool owners tend to use their money for more pressing needs.

Automatic Robotic Pool Cleaner in ActionWhy are robotic pool cleaners such a hot item? Cleaning a swimming pool is an ongoing task, and one that is not always a favorite, so finding the easiest and least time consuming method possible is a big deal.  Robotic pool cleaners offer a solution. They can clean the sides and bottom of a pool automatically, and they “remember” the size and shape of the pool so that cleaning is always performed thoroughly and efficiently. Robotic pool cleaners save pool owners enormous amounts of time and energy, and what better gift could there be than one that gives back on a consistent basis?

Decorative New Covers Add Fun to Your Spa!

Spa covers have traditionally come in basic colors. While these are nice, many people are looking for something a bit more bold. Sunbrella to the rescue! The leader in designer outdoor weatherproof fabrics, they have created an outstanding line of Sunbrella spa covers in patterns that will surprise and delight you! If you already own Sunbrella cushions on your patio furniture, you can now match the pattern of your spa cover to your existing outdoor designs. Covers keep debris out of the spa water, insulate the hot tub so the water stays hot, and add safety by preventing accidents. They also help with chemical retention. Sunbrella fabrics are not only beautiful, they are also incredibly durable, sunlight resistant, mildew and rot resistant, and also resistant to atmospheric chemicals. The fabric is coated with a soil and stain resistant finish that makes clean-up a breeze. The Sunbrella Covers come with a 5 year warranty so you will be pleased for years to come! Here are just a few examples of the wonderful patterns offered! Which is your favorite?

 

Spa Vacs Offer Fast, Effective Cleaning

Looking for a quick and easy way to clean your spa just in time for fall? One great solution is a motorized spa vac. It runs on AA batteries, but offers a powerful, effective cleaning method. The spa vac quickly removes debris from your spa and deposits them in the unit’s ultra fine stainless steel screen. The aluminum telescopic pole adjusts to lengths suitable for different height spas. It comes with easy push button operation and a scrubbing brush for additional cleaning power – all for under$100. Cleaning your hot tub or spa has never been easier!