Caring for a pool isn’t so difficult that you’ll need a user’s manual, but arming yourself with the “whats” and “whys” of routine cleaning and maintenance will make the difference between fun or flop. If you are a pool owner wondering why your water isn’t in tip-top shape, or if you’re considering getting a home pool, read on for more information on how to properly maintain your pool!

While the arrival of winter means that you are unlikely to be spending much time in your pool, there is still plenty of maintenance you need to be taking care of during the winter months. Staying on top of winter pool maintenance is critical in order to ensure that your pool is ready to go when summer arrives. Proper maintenance can also help to prevent costly damage that can occur during the winter months. To help ensure that your pool is ready when the weather heats back up, here is a look at a few critical winter pool maintenance steps that you should be following.

The breeze is kicking up, the nights are getting chilly, and leaves are starting to turn. After a glorious summer of long days swimming, you know it’s time to close up your pool. Here are easy steps to make it go as smoothly and as efficiently as possible.

The thick smell of chlorine is a part of every childhood swimming pool memory, but that doesn’t mean your swimming pool now has to carry the same scent. Today, there are multiple alternatives that can supplement the chemical so your using less chlorine or replace it altogether. If you’re allergic to chlorine or you don’t like how it smells and dries out your hair, no worries. Try these treatments instead:

Unlike residential pools, commercial pools are used more frequently, possibly daily, and attract higher traffic. Subsequently, commercial pools suffer from wear and tear quicker than residential pools do. And even though pool maintenance guidelines recommend for commercial pools to be replastered every 10 years, depending on the frequency of use of your pool, it may be due for a re-plaster much sooner.

With the increasing awareness of how our decisions can impact the environment, there have been major strides in the swimming pool industry to become more eco-friendly. Many manufacturers have taken it upon themselves to be leaders in energy efficient equipment and environmentally friendly chemicals.

Want to keep your pool clean so that you can jump in and relax at any time? With a little maintenance, you can keep your swimming pool clear and clean at all times. Here are five simple yet effective pool cleaning maintenance tips.