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Why is the Water Green? How to Kill Pool Algae

Jun 25th 2024

Pool algae can ruin your plans for a fun swim day. Regular water testing, balancing and sanitizing can help keep algae in check. If algae infests your pool, a shock treatment is the best remedy. Read further for insight into algae problems and solutions from Christmas Central’s Pool & Spa store.It’s a problem every pool owner dreads. You’re all ready for a relaxing swim - but the … read more
Why is the Water Green? How to Kill Pool Algae
 

Pool Chemicals 101: A New Pool Owner’s Guide to Healthy Pool Water

Jun 17th 2024

Summer is here and you can’t wait to go for a swim! However, as a new pool owner, you probably have a lot to learn about pool maintenance and pool water quality.Water quality refers to pool water that is properly sanitized and free from organisms that can make swimmers sick. Maintaining good water quality is essential to safe swimming and an enjoyable swim season.However, when it com … read more
Pool Chemicals 101: A New Pool Owner’s Guide to Healthy Pool Water
 

Maintenance, Safety and More: 5 Essential Tips Every First Time Pool Owner Should Know

May 1st 2024

Owning a swimming pool is fun! However, there’s a lot to know about pool maintenance, especially if you’ve never had a pool before. First time pool owners who aren’t prepared for the learning curve might soon become overwhelmed.Before opening your pool for your first season, let’s review some essential information all first-time pool owners should know to ensure a smooth and stress-f … read more
Maintenance, Safety and More: 5 Essential Tips Every First Time Pool Owner Should Know
 

4 Essential Pool Water Treatment Products and How to Use Them

Apr 15th 2024

As a pool owner, there’s a lot you need to know about pool maintenance. All those chemicals you add to your pool water, for instance. What are they for and when do you use them?To help keep your pool water clean, clear and healthy, you will use four main products:Pool water clarifierPool water balancerPool shockChlorine or bromineThese are all completely different pool chemicals, eac … read more
4 Essential Pool Water Treatment Products and How to Use Them
 

To Build or Not to Build? The Costs and Joys of Pool Ownership

Mar 29th 2024

If you’ve been thinking about installing an inground swimming pool in your backyard, you’re not alone. About 75,000 new swimming pools are built in the U.S. each year.The Best Things About a Swimming PoolPeople enjoy owning swimming pools for many reasons, Among them:Comfort: In many parts of the country, summer heat drives people indoors. A dunk in the pool may be one of the few way … read more
To Build or Not to Build? The Costs and Joys of Pool Ownership