September 2013

These days, swimming pools come in so many different shapes and sizes than the classic rectangular, blue-lined design. Thanks to technological advances and changes in trends, the high-end, desirable nature of pools means that owners are always adding new exciting features and designs to keep up with the Joneses. What are the features and trends being seen in new swimming pools? What is popular with pool owners in 2013? Continue reading →

Did you know that your swimming pool is like a scientific experiment? Each pool is different and if you don’t use the proper quantity of treatments in the right order then everything could go wrong. But combine them correctly and your pool or hot tub will be gleaming. Continue reading →

Have you ever been sitting in your hot tub and found yourself surrounded in foam? It’s not quite as pleasant as a nice relaxing bubble bath is it? Normally this hot tub foam is the result of a foreign agent being introduced to the water and reacting with the spa chemicals, which can be easily prevented. There is a common misconception that foaming is a natural result of cleaning, but the fact is that quality cleaning products should not cause foaming. Our Chlorine Shock Granules, for example, will clean your water without causing a bubble bath effect. So, what is it that is causing the foam to appear and how can you stop it? Continue reading →