4 Reasons to Use a Pool Cleaning Service

July 25th, 2015 Posted in Pool Maintenance
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It is understandable to want to save money, especially when it comes to maintaining your pool. Just having a pool is a luxury and many people want to reduce the cost of this luxury by doing their own pool cleaning. While it is admirable to reduce your spending, you may not be getting the bargain you think by cleaning your own pool. Consider these four reasons that it may be a better option to hire a professional pool cleaning service.

  1. Cleaning supply costs. To clean your pool right, you need the right equipment. This means pool scrub brushes, nets and other equipment to maintain your pool. Professional services not only use their own equipment, they have better equipment that can do a higher caliber cleaning.
  2. Chemical costs. Keeping your pool chemical balance is important for safety. Not only can it be a pain and time consuming, those chemicals cost money. Don’t forget to add in the cost of running to the pool store into what you spend on chemical each year.
  3. Pool repairs. Do you know how to inspect and maintain every component in your pool? A professional pool service does. Inspecting your pool equipment is part of most cleaning services, which can help find and fix small issues before they become bigger, more expensive problems.
  4. Time is money. Your time is worth something. If you are spending 1-2 hours a week cleaning your pool, what is it worth to you to have that time back? Let the professionals do their job and enjoy your pool instead of cleaning it in your spare time.

Posted on behalf of:
Premier Pool Enterprises
Canton, GA
(494) 496-5579

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Give Yourself a Break this Summer with Professional Pool Maintenance

May 2nd, 2015 Posted in Pool Maintenance
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Having a clean, fresh pool to dive into on those hot summer days can’t be beat. Unfortunately, that often means hours spent each week cleaning and maintaining your pool before you can enjoy those benefits. You deserve the chance to relax by the pool during your free time. This year, let the pros take care of your pool and give yourself a break from pool maintenance.

Benefits of Professional Pool Care

It is not just the extra time you gain that make professional pool maintenance worth the investment. While you may think you are saving money by doing your maintenance yourself, you might be surprised how affordable professional pool maintenance can be. Once you add up all the costs of pool cleaning equipment, chemicals and gas running to and from the pool supply store, you might not be saving as much as you think.

Another good reason to use a pool maintenance service is the additional benefits you receive from professional expertise. Not only can they maintain the chemical balance of your pool and keep it healthy for your daily swim, they can alert you of problems with your equipment. A small problem can turn into a big expense if not fixed right away. Most professional pool services will routinely inspect your equipment to ensure that everything is working as it should.

This summer, call your local pool service company to get a quote for routine maintenance. There are different service levels to choose from that can fit your budget and pool use. Then, lay back and enjoy a whole summer of enjoying maintenance-free pool ownership.

Posted on behalf of Somar Pool Service & Repairs
4581 Weston Road
Weston, FL 33331
(954) 840-8544

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Save Money With Regular Pool Maintenance

August 1st, 2013 Posted in Pool Maintenance
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It is always preferable to spend for the maintenance of something of value, rather than allowing it to fall into such a state of neglect that it requires expensive repairs. Neglecting the professional care of your home swimming pool could very well put you, your family and friends at risk. Left on its own without professional pool cleaning and maintenance, your pool could turn into a virtual petri dish of potentially harmful, bacteria. A good swimming pool service and repair company should provide a regular weekly service in addition to pool repairs.

Service packages can vary in frequency, based on your needs or preference. During a scheduled service, a technician should vacuum clean the entire pool and test for appropriate levels of chemicals in the pool water. They can then make whatever adjustments appear necessary at that time. They will also clean the filter and make sure that your pool equipment is functioning correctly. Your pool’s perimeter decking should be cleaned and inspected by the technician, as well.

If during your service the technician notices a problem, options for repair or replacement will be discussed. Often, repairs can be made by the technician during that scheduled maintenance service visit, as most technicians carry a full supply of chemicals, repair tools, and various parts for most brands of pool equipment.

Your local pool service professional should be dedicated to maintaining your swimming pool at the optimal level of industry health and safety. Knowing your pool is in good hands can help you relax with ease and peace of mind as you entertain in your own backyard paradise.

Posted on behalf of Somar Pools LLC

 

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Start a Weekly Pool Cleaning Routine

August 1st, 2013 Posted in Pool Maintenance
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It is so easy and tempting to forgo cleaning your pool, especially in the hot summer months when you are most anxious to enjoy it. However, a dirty pool is not only unsightly but also potentially hazardous to your health. Like most household chores that we find unpleasant, if we simply make the effort to maintain a level of cleanliness on a regular basis, it gets done quicker and with the last amount of effort.

If done weekly, you can have a pool cleaning routine that takes a very minimal amount of time. Skim all floating debris from the surface of the pool and empty the skimmer basket. Vacuum the bottom of the pool moving in overlapping lanes; do only half of the pool at a time if it is too wide for one sweeping lane. With the pool brush attached to the vacuum pole, remove any algae off the sides of the pool. While this may seem like a never-ending process, the average time to vacuum a pool really only takes about thirty minutes.

You should also test the pool chemistry weekly, correcting the pH and chlorine levels as needed. If you are uncomfortable with this process, have your local professional pool service company instruct you on maintaining proper chemical levels in your pool. Next, you’ll want to turn the filter valve to backwash in order to redirect the dirty water into the waste line; empty the filter bag if you have one. After shutting off the system and closing the skimmer valve in front of the pump, clean out the hair and lint catcher by unscrewing the trap’s cover and removing the basket. Finally, refill the pool with water if the level is less than half way up the well of the skimmer’s mouth. Now, happy swimming!

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Pool Maintenance Tips For New Owners

August 1st, 2013 Posted in Pool Service
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You finally have the pool that you always dreamed of, right in your own backyard, but are uncertain about how to maintain it. Although it may seem daunting at first glance, the secret to maintaining your pool is the same as with other household cleaning chores, establishing and keeping to a regular routine schedule. Of course, you may rely on a professional pool service company to take care of many of your pool maintenance, but there are still things that you should do on a regular or weekly basis.

One of the easiest ways to keep your pool clean is to skim and remove any floating debris such as leaves or bugs. Vacuum the bottom of your pool weekly, just like you’d vacuum a rug, and brush down the walls and tile. Also, check the filter whenever you vacuum, and clean it out if it seems dirty. Periodically, check the water level of your pool. A pool’s water level will naturally go down with evaporation and splashing, occasionally needing replenishment. Make sure that the water level does not go down below the level of the skimmer, to prevent possible damage to the pump.

To ensure the cleanliness and safety of your pool water, the chemical levels of pH and chlorine should be tested regularly and corrected as needed. There are many testing kits available for the use of home pool owners; however, if you are unsure about this process, have your local pool service company instruct you as to the appropriate levels.

 

Additionally, your pool service company can check and repair, if needed, your pool’s heater. You may also want to have your pool professional check for leaks. Finally, depending on where you reside, you may require expert consultation on the proper way to winterize your pool.

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Pool Cleaning Tips

December 24th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized
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Keeping your pool sparkling clean and fresh can seem like a daunting task, but following a few regular routine cleaning tips will help minimize your pool work time and maximize your pool play time.  Many people choose to use a reputable local pool cleaning service for keeping their pool in top shape.  This is a great way to free up some additional quality time to spend enjoying your pool with your family.

Even if you choose to use a pool service for your routine pool maintenance, you should know how to take over the routine maintenance for those days when the pool needs a little attention before the pool service technician is due for a visit.

Every pool needs a little different maintenance, but there are some maintenance items that are common to all pools.  First, you should keep your pool free of all debris such as leaves, pine cones, bugs and other materials. Use a skimmer to remove these materials from the surface and also any that has sunk to the bottom.

Clean the accumulated debris out of the strainer baskets.  If your pool is located near trees, this could be a daily task.  If there are no trees for miles around, it may be as long as a week before the baskets need to be emptied.

Brush and vacuum the walls and floors of the pool.  Again, the frequency depends on your pool’s location, but it should be vacuumed at least once a week and usually more often.

There are several different types of pool filters, but they all need regular cleaning.  Clean the pool filter by following the manufacturer’s instructions which will not only specify how to clean the filter, but also how often.  Cleaning the filter more often than necessary is counterproductive because a moderately dirty filter works better than a clean one.

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