Online Pool Chemicals Blog

The Olympic Games are a fete unlike no other, but it’s not without its oddities. Here we’ll take a look through Olympics past in order to bring you the weird, wonderful and truly astonishing stories of the swimming world at the legendary event. Continue reading →

It can be pink, black or green, but whatever colour and form it comes in, it’s never nice to take a dip in a swimming pool filled with algae. Here we’ve collated all of our informative posts on algae in one handy, all-inclusive hub, so you can put an end to your swimming pool algae issues for good. Continue reading →

  If you’ve found this post, then you probably know that you should be using chemicals to sanitise your hot tub and swimming pool so it is safe to use. But, do you know which chemicals you should be using? Here we’ll compare the two major ingredients found in most chemical water sanitisers, shock treatments and algaecides. Which will you buy – chlorine or bromine? Continue reading →

Sick of the freezing cold outside and dreaming of warmer climes? Perhaps you’re thinking “should I buy a hot tub?” That’ll certainly warm your cockles. Well, we’re all for it, but here are a few things to consider and what to look for in a hot tub before you hand over that credit card: Continue reading →

Do you have a problem with your hot tub or spa? Then you’ve come to the right place. Here we address some of the most common hot tub problems and talk you through how to fix them. Continue reading →

Whether you’re a first time pool buyer or an experienced previous owner, if you’re thinking of investing in a swimming pool there is an important decision to be made: do you look at inground or above ground pools? Well, there are benefits to both: Continue reading →

Whether you call it a hot tub, spa or Jacuzzi, they come in all shapes and sizes. Clad in wood or inflated with an air pump, there are a vast variety of styles on the market (all of which can be shocked and sanitised with our hot tub chemicals). Some are even rather bizarre looking. Here are some of the world’s most unusual hot tubs: Continue reading →

As online pool chemical specialists we have seen thousands of pools and enjoy learning everything there is to know about the swimming pool industry. However, in the process, we have seen numerous weird and wonderful pieces of swimwear. Here are our picks of the worst swimwear designs we’ve seen: Continue reading →

Swimming pools and spas are great for relaxing, but if you have young children you may not get much peace and quiet. So, keep them interested, engaged and having fun by playing some of these classic swimming pool games with them. Which is your favourite? Continue reading →