In-Ground Pools: Your Cleaning Options

In-ground pools are one of the most popular pool styles in the United States.  If given the opportunity, many homeowners would prefer to have an in-ground pool, rather than an above ground pool. One of the many reasons why in-ground pools are preferred over above ground pools is because of their appearance. In-ground pools are more attractive than pools that stick out of the ground.  If the appearance of your pool is important, you will want to keep your pool cleaned.

To keep your in-ground pool clean, you will have to obtain the proper cleaning supplies and equipment.  If you have yet to purchase cleaning supplies for your pool, you may be unsure as to which type of cleaning supplies are best for your pool. Instead of just guessing, you are advised to familiarize yourself with all of the in-ground pool cleaning supplies that are currently available for sale.

When it comes to familiarizing yourself with in-ground pool cleaning supplies and equipment, you will have a number of different options.  Perhaps, one of the easiest ways to learn about well performing cleaning equipment and supplies is to speak to those that you know.  If you live in a warm area, it is likely that one of your friends, neighbors, coworkers, or relatives has a pool. If so, you may want to ask them about the cleaning supplies or equipment that they use. If you receive positive feedback or product recommendations, you may want to consider further examining those products.

In addition to speaking to your friends, relatives, coworkers, or neighbors, you can also use the internet to familiarize yourself with in-ground pool cleaning supplies. In addition to visiting the online websites of multiple product manufacturers and pool supply stores, you may also want to look for online resources guides. There are a large number of online websites and resource guides that are aimed at assisting those with in-ground pools.  On these websites, you should be able to learn more about the cleaning supplies that are currently on the market. You may also be able to read product recommendations or warning from other pool owners.

Whichever search method you select, it is likely that you will hear of automatic pool cleaners and manual pool cleaners.  If you are looking to save time, you may want to examine automatic pool cleaners.  If you are looking for low-cost cleaning supplies or equipment, you may want to examine manual cleaners.  Before making a final decision, as to which type of pool cleaner you would like to purchase, you are advised to examine the advantages and disadvantages of each product.

As mentioned above, automatic pool cleaners are popular because they save time.  In most cases, automatic pool cleaners work without your assistance.  For instance, if you are using chemicals to clean your pool, automatic cleaners would require that you just pour the chemicals into your pool. If you were looking for cleaning equipment, such as a pool vacuum, many vacuums only require that you turn them on and then the vacuum will do the rest.  However, it is important to be on the lookout for automatic pool vacuums that may require your assistance to operate. As previously mentioned, manual pool cleaners and cleaning supplies are ideal for those who are looking to save money. In most on and offline retail stores, you will find that manual cleaners and cleaning supplies cost less than those that are automatic. While it may take time to manually clean your in-ground pool, you can also make sure that it is done right, the first time. 

In addition to either purchasing manual cleaning supplies or automatic ones, you may want to consider purchasing both. In the event that your automatic cleaner does not work, you will have an extra alternative and visa versa.  Having a backup plan, when it comes to cleaning your in-ground pool, is the best way to ensure that you can swim anytime you want.

Swimming Pool Acessories, Different Types Of Pool Houses

A large number of American homes have a pool in their backyard.  In fact, so many homeowners do that it is likely that you are one of them.  When it comes to owning a pool, there are many families who do not purchase additional pool accessories.  While there may be money-saving benefits to this, you may also find benefits to stocking your pool and your home with pool accessories.

When it comes to pool accessories, there are many individuals who automatically think of pool toys or pool hardware.  While these types of items are considered pool accessories, they are not the only thing that is.  Did you know that a pool house can also be considered a pool accessory?  Whether you own a pool or are thinking about owning one, you need to yourself an important question. That question is whether or not you need a pool house.

When it comes to owning a pool house, there are many individuals who automatically say no.  To many, a pool house is just considered an extra cost. The truth is that, even though you may not think that you need a pool house, you actually may.  Before you can determine whether or not your home or pool can benefit from a pool house, you will need to examine what they are.

Pool houses come in all different shapes, sizes, designs and styles.  This is something that many individuals are largely unaware of. The term house often leads to the assumption that pool houses are large and expensive. As previously mentioned, pool houses come in all different shapes and sizes. This means that you can purchase a pool house as large or as small as you would like it to be. 

In addition to the size of a pool house, there is also a misconception on how they are made.  Many individuals think that a pool house must be constructed right on their property; thus, the expensive cost. While it is true that you can have a contractor build you a custom-made pool house, it is not your only option.  In fact, a large number of retailers, both on and offline, specialize in selling pre-made pool houses. With a pre-made pool house, you will just select the model that you would like to purchase and then the pool house should be delivered directly to your home, often in one or two pieces. 

Now that you are aware of what pool houses are and how they can be purchased, you may want to further examine their uses.  After examining the many uses of a pool house, you will want to compare it to your wants or your needs.  This may enable you to determine whether or not you can benefit from having a pool house installed on your property. 

Perhaps, the most common use of a pool house is to enable swimmers to change in and out of their swimming clothes.  With many pool owners, maybe even yourself, their number one complaint is dripping clothes and wet children throughout the house.  Having a pool house on your property will prevent wet clothing and swimmers from entering your home. 

Pool houses are also used to store other swim accessories. These accessories may include, but should not be limited to, pool cleaning supplies, water toys, lifesaving devices, poolside furniture, and much more.  A pool house will not only give you a safe place to store your potentially expensive pool supplies, but it may also help to improve the appearance of your backyard.  With these items put away, you will find that both your pool and your backyard tends to look more inviting,

If you have not yet thought about purchasing a pool house to accompany your pool, you may want to give it some though.  Not only can you obtain a pool house that matches the exterior design of your home, but you can also add electricity and running water, if you choose to.  When it comes to purchasing this popular pool accessory, you literally have an unlimited number of options.

Taking Care Of Your Swimming Pool, Being Able To Enjoy Your Swimming Pool Year Round

The beauty and relaxation provided by a swimming pool is nothing short of spectacular.  On a hot day, a pool can be a blessing.  On the other hand, a swimming pool can also be a headache if it isn’t cared for properly.  Swimming pools require a lot of maintenance, including time and money.  No matter what type of pool you have, you’ll need to perform regular maintenance on it.

By owning a swimming pool, you assume the task of keeping your pool clean and safe for yourself and anyone who swims in it.  Maintaining your pool doesn’t have to be a hard task or consume a lot of time, if you know what you are doing.  If you follow the advice of a professional and perform regular maintenance on your pool, you’ll keep it healthy year round.

To put it bluntly, you should check on your chemical balance from time to time, and make sure that the water is safe for swimming.  You’ll need to ensure that you keep debris out of your pool, and that the water remains healthy.  If you filter your water on a frequent basis, you can keep the chemicals moving about and keep the water safe for swimming.

The weather outside and how often you use your pool will greatly contribute to the condition of your water.  If you don’t have your chemicals balanced properly, the sun can quickly turn your water to a green, musty color.  If you live in an area that is known for hot weather, you’ll need to make sure that you keep your chemicals properly balanced at all times.

A swimming pool will naturally attract leaves, insects, dust, hair, and other forms of debris.  No matter what you do about it, you can never prevent things from getting in your water.  If you don’t clean your pool on a regular basis, the pollutants that get in the water can lead to bacteria and algae, which will quickly destroy your water.  If you sanitize and clean your pool on a regular basis, you’ll help to keep it clean and free from bacteria and algae buildup.

If you don’t have the time to clean your pool yourself, you can always leave it to a professional.  Professional pool cleaners don’t come cheap, although they will clean your water and your pool, and ensure that your chemicals are properly balanced.  You can schedule a time for a cleaner to do his job, normally once a week or so.  Once you have started using a professional, you may find his services great and never want to go back to cleaning your pool yourself.  With the help of a  professional – you can rest assured that your pool will stay clean year round.

Season Time Is Coming Upon Us, All About Swimming Pool Heaters

To extend the swimming season after summer has come and gone, many people are turning to swimming pool heaters.  A heater is great to have, especially with colder days.  If you’ve thought about buying a heater for your swimming pool, there are probably a lot of things that you’ve found yourself wondering.

When using a pool heater, you can adjust the temperature of your pool water to virtually any level that you are comfortable with.  The recommended temperature for a pool is 78 degrees, although most people prefer to have their water just a bit warmer, around 80 degrees.  The choice is up to you, as you can’t really go wrong with either of the two.

During the year, the sun can only get your pool water so hot for a somewhat brief period of time.  When summer ends and things start to cool off, your heater can help you make swimming last longer.  If you live in the north, you can actually double your swimming season.  Those living in warmer climates, such as Arizona and California can actually triple the amount of swimming by using a heater with their pool.

Even though you may be using a swimming pool heater, you should still invest in a swimming pool cover as well.  A cover can help to protect against loss of heat from the pool, holding the heat of water inside the pool instead of letting it out.  The fact is, a good cover that has plenty of insulation can actually reduce the amount of heat loss you experience with your water.

There are a few different types of heaters available, although gas-fired heaters running off LP gas seem to be the most common.  Heaters such as this are easily the least expensive to buy, and also the cheapest to run over time.  Oil is another way to heat your pool, and it is common in areas that you are unable to buy gas-fired heaters.  Other pools choose to run off electricity.  Electricity is a great way to heat your pool, although it can easily be the most expensive to run and take the most amount of time to properly maintain.

Last but not least, there’s the solar pool heater.  Solar heaters may sound like the ideal way to heat a pool for some, simply because it uses the sun to heat, helping to save money.  Even though it may sound like the ideal way to heat a pool, it actually has quite a few disadvantages when you compare it to other types of heaters.  You’ll discover one flaw when you go to purchase one – you’ll see that they cost nearly half the amount of your swimming pool!

Even though solar-powered heaters sound the best, they truly aren’t.  To get the most out of a solar-powered heater you’ll need to have large electric pump, which can cost you quite a bit of money.  The pump delivers the water from your pool to the solar panels, which will in turn heat up the water.  Once you have finished setting up a solar-powered heater, you’ll have invested thousands in it – which makes it something you should really try to avoid.

In the world of swimming pool heaters, gas-fired heaters remain the best and most cost efficient ways to heat a swimming pool.  These heaters can be found locally, or on the Internet.  They won’t cost you a lot of money to purchase, and they are very user-friendly.  Even if you are new to pool heaters – you won’t have any trouble using your new gas fired pool heater.