Checking Chemical Levels in Your Swimming Pool
Swimming pool maintenance in Phoenix, Arizona, has a unique set of challenges. Unlike many parts of the country, it never really gets that cold, which means algae can flourish. In addition, Phoenix is...
View ArticleSwimming Pool Pumps and Motors
Swimming pool maintenance and proper water filtration become even more important in the summer months in Phoenix. As the pool water heats up, the algae, which is ever present, begins to multiply....
View ArticleSwimming Pool Suction Cleaners
Swimming pool maintenance in Phoenix become critical during the summer months. Monsoon storms can wash tons of debris, dust and dirt into pools, providing the ideal breeding ground for algae. Suction...
View ArticleCare for Pool Toys
Swimming pool toys are a great way to liven up your child’s play time. However, parents must be on the lookout and child proof both the pool area and the pool toys. Most parents’ worst feat is...
View ArticleNetting and Swimming Pool Maintenance
Removing the debris that blows or drops into your swimming pool is a key element of swimming pool maintenance. The less time the debris has to break down or sink, the cleaner your pool will stay....
View ArticleAuto-Chlorination for Swimming Pools
Auto-chlorinators are an old school method but extremely effective way of making sure your swimming pool stays sparkling and clear. An automatic swimming pool chlorinator cuts down on the amount of...
View ArticleDo I need an Aerator for my Swimming Pool?
An aerator is a water feature that sprays water out over a swimming pool. The thought is that aerators helps oxygenate the water lower the water temperature of the pool, although there are a wide...
View ArticlePressure Side Pool Cleaners
Swimming pool maintenance in Arizona can be challenging and requires many well-balanced elements to maintain a clean and tranquil pool including filters, pumps, chemicals and more. One major element of...
View ArticleSwimming Pool Tile Cleaning
One step in swimming pool maintenance is keeping the tile clean. Many of the chemicals used these days in pools are of poor quality and are full of fillers like calcium. That calcium can accumulate on...
View ArticleTips on Brushing Down Your Swimming Pool
Brushing down the sides, bottom and steps of your pool is a critical step in swimming pool maintenance, especially in the Phoenix metro area, when dust storms can dump tons of debris into the pool....
View ArticleSun tan lotions and swimming pools
Have you ever wondered why public swimming pools require guests to shower before getting into the pool? It is in the hopes that a shower will help remove much of natural and sun tan oils from your skin...
View ArticleSalt versus Fresh Water Swimming Pools
Many of our clients at Pool People ask us about changing their swimming pools from fresh to salt water. Our women clients tell us how much they love the feel of salt water and how kind it is on their...
View ArticleChanging the water in swimming pools
With the heat, evaporation and hard water in Arizona, a frequent part of swimming pool maintenance is having to change out the water. On average, we completely refill the pool just from evaporation...
View ArticleBackwashing the Swimming Pool Filter
Swimming pool maintenance in Arizona, particularly during the summer months, requires a little more work than other parts of the country. Dust storms, monsoon storms and wind, dump tons of debris into...
View ArticleWhat is a Diverter Valve in a Swimming Pool
A little known fact of swimming pool maintenance is a tiny little part called a diverter valve. The valve fits under the basket of the skimmer. Its purpose is to divert where the water come from that...
View ArticleCool or kool pool decks are a thing of the past
In the mid-1990s, the federal government banned the use of asbestos in the plaster used on pool decking. The asbestos was what keep those pool decks cool underfoot and helped them withstand wear and...
View ArticleVacuuming your swimming pool manually
As the end of Monsoon season approaches, the weather will get wilder for a few weeks. And that means lots more debris in the swimming pools of Phoenix residents. This could mean you need to step up...
View ArticleThe Pump Basket on a Swimming Pool
Swimming pool maintenance in Phoenix can be challenging. With so much dust in the air, the pool cleaning and filtering equipment can get a real workout. The pump basket is the last line of defense to...
View ArticleWaterfalls and Water Features in Swimming Pools
Waterfalls are lovely water features that grace many of the swimming pools in Phoenix. Although they don’t perform any function on the pool, they look really cool and the sound of falling water is...
View ArticleFall is a Great Time for Swimming Pool Maintenance
For most of the folks in Phoenix, unless you have a heated pool, the swim season is over. But that doesn’t mean you should get lazy. Even though you aren’t using your pool, it still needs maintenance...
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