3 Common Pool Myths
A large private pool is the ultimate dream of many homeowners and rightfully so. Apart from being a great place to relax and host parties, swimming pools also work as a super effective exercise aid. Nonetheless, there are lots of misconceptions and myths that are often peddled around in regards to swimming pools, some of… Read More
Does Chlorine Kill Germs & Viruses
Chlorine has always been the standard bleach chemical used for disinfecting and purifying drinking water and swimming pools. The chemical is also one of the main agents found in several cleaning products used to clean countertops and bathrooms, and to wash dishes and do laundry. The effectiveness of swimming pool chlorine in disinfecting our pools,… Read More
Why Swimming Is The Best Workout
When you mention the word “exercise,” most people will automatically think about gym weights and running or jogging. Very few people consider swimming as an exercise, which is quite sad, as it is one of the most holistic and safest types of exercise. While common cardiovascular exercises such as jogging, cycling and calisthenics are great… Read More
3 Reasons to Get a Pool Fence
Whether you have an indoor, a rooftop or a backyard pool, it is important to build a sturdy, and ‘impenetrable’ pool fence. This is especially true if you have young children and pets in your homestead. Moreover, having a swimming pool fence can provide you with peace of mind during the busy summer months when… Read More
Pool Safety Tips for Your Pets
We’re in the middle of the winter season, and you’re probably not doing much swimming at this time of the year. However, if you have a home pool, you still need to be vigilant with your pet to ensure they don’t get up to any potentially dangerous mischief around the pool. Below are some pool… Read More
How to Continue Maintaining Your Pool During the Winter Off-season
Keeping your pool clean and well maintained is an important practice for any pool owner. Even when you are not using it during the winter, you still need to keep it in good condition so that you can open it for activity when warm weather returns. So how can you achieve this? Well, here are… Read More
Swimming Pool Safety: Don’t Pee in the Pool
Whether you are a recreational swimmer or a competitive athlete, you must have come across the sign that states, “Please Do Not Urinate in the Pool.” This is a common warning sign found in most public swimming pools. Unfortunately, most people, including kids and competitive swimmers, tend to ignore this polite notice, out of either… Read More
Tips for Keeping Your Swimming Pool Warm This Fall
Summer is over, and so is the swimming season – sort of. The chilly, gloomy fall weather means swimming activities will be severely curtailed. The fact that winter comes next after fall makes things even worse. We can’t do much about most community pools, which are usually closed throughout the fall. But surely, you don’t… Read More
Removing Pollen From Swimming Pools
As a pool owner, you want to make sure that your swimming pool stays clean all the time. However, you are likely to encounter pollen in your pool during different seasons when trees, grass and weeds begin to reproduce. As much as we want plants to reproduce, the pollen that finds its way to our… Read More
How to Protect Your Skin & Hair From The Effects of Chlorine
We’re deep in the summer, and swimming is (for many of us) one of the key activities in our to-do lists. Apart from being a fun and affordable activity, swimming is also a quite effective total body exercise. Nonetheless, the chlorinated water in your favorite backyard swimming pool could be detrimental to your hair and… Read More
