All over the United States this time of year, children head back to school. It’s hard to believe that their last few carefree days making memories in the backyard pool for the summer are over. Once the kids are back in school, it may seem like the right time to think about closing up the […]
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Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 4
While there are many wonderful health benefits to swimming — including cardiovascular, muscular, respiratory, emotional and joint health — you may not realize that there are also a few potential health-related problems associated with it. A variety of RWIs, or Recreational Water Illnesses, can be caused by germs found in water, improper chemical levels, or […]
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 3
Recreational Water Illnesses come in a variety of forms, including skin conditions (see Part 1), respiratory illnesses (see Part 2), and diarrheal illnesses. Often caused by a combination of contaminants and chemicals found in pool water, the list of RWIs includes ear infections. While the official name of the kind of ear infection caused by […]
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 2
In addition to what we’ve termed “swimmer’s skin” (see Part 1), there are some risks to your skin associated with swimming pool use. Like all RWIs, using a public pool comes with much greater risk than your own private swimming pool. By learning about them, though, you as a swimming pool owner can make certain […]
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 1
RWIs, short for Recreational Water Illnesses, can come in a variety of forms. The most common are diarrheal illnesses, but respiratory infections can also pose a major threat. For swimming pool owners, understanding the causes and risks associated with pool water can be helpful in ensuring that their own pools offer a healthy place for […]
Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 5
Listed below are some questions and answers about winter pool covers (see Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4). After reading them, you’ll be able to better figure out which pool cover option you should select for your pool. What does a winter pool cover do? A winter pool cover can have several different jobs depending […]
Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 4
Choosing a winter pool cover is an extremely important part of getting your pool ready for winter (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). There are, however, some other accessories and pieces of equipment that you’ll need to make sure your pool winterizing process goes as smoothly as possible. These supplies can help keep your pool’s […]
Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 3
Making sure your pool is ready for winter is an important part of being a responsible pool owner. Choosing to cover your pool with a quality pool cover is a smart decision. In our first two articles in this series (see Part 1 & 2) we took a look at the advantages and disadvantages of […]
Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 2
In our first article in this series, we considered some of the reasons why pool owners should consider getting a winter pool cover. We also looked at some of the advantages and disadvantages of standard winter pool covers. In this article, we’ll consider another popular winter pool cover option: the safety cover. Why Choose a […]
Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 1
Winter will be here before you know it. Don’t wait until the last minute to make plans to winterize your pool. If you live in a part of the country where you close your pool for the winter season, there are plenty of reasons you should seriously consider getting a pool cover. Why Cover Your […]