5 Ways to Stage Your Pool When Selling Your Home

May 15th, 2018 Posted in Pool Maintenance
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Are your getting ready to sell your home? If you have a pool, it may be one of the selling points of your home that you want to make look its best. Homes that are for sale are often “staged” to help them look attractive to potential buyers. While this is common inside the home, the pool area is another place where a little sprucing up can help make your home appealing. Here are 5 ways to stage your pool to get it ready to sell.

  1. Clean the pool. Start with the basics. Make sure the pool is sparkling clean – hire a pool maintenance service to do a thorough cleaning shortly before you start showing the home.
  2. Replace any small worn fixtures. Even if they still work, if there are rusty, cracked or worn fixtures on pool equipment, replace them. These are usually inexpensive, but make the equipment look faulty or old
  3. Clean the pool deck and equipment. Giving the surfaces around the pool area a pressure washing can make the area look tidy and attractive.
  4. Add landscaping. If your pool surroundings look bare, consider adding some plants to give it a more natural or oasis appeal.
  5. Brighten the pool and pool deck. A little blue dye in the water, bright throw pillows on the pool furniture and other small touches can help add a little pizazz to the scene and make a good first impression.

Cleaning and a few small additions or repairs to your pool and pool area can make a difference on how buyers perceive your home. It is worth the small investment of time and money to make your pool area shine when you start showing your home.

Posted on behalf of:
Premier Pool Enterprises
3502 Sixes Road, #108
Canton, GA 30114
(494) 496-5579

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5 Things to Do Before Your Pool Party

April 8th, 2018 Posted in Pool Maintenance
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Are you planning your first big pool party of the year? Make it a success with a little swimming pool maintenance. Pool parties need a little more consideration than the average backyard BBQ – you need to think of safety and make sure all your guests have a good time. Here are five things to do to get your pool ready for your big party.

  1. Clean the pool. You don’t want leaves and debris floating around your pool when guest arrive. A day or two before your shindig, clear out the debris and put on your cover to keep it clean for your party.
  2. Check the PH balance. More people in the pool can affect your pool water PH balance. Make sure it is safe and ready for swimmers by performing PH testing a few days before the party and add chemicals to get it in balance. Check the chemical balance again the night before and adjust as necessary.
  3. Inspect safety equipment. Check your ladders, railings and other safety equipment about a week or more before your party. You want to make sure that everything is solid and ready for your guests – repair anything that is loose or worn before your guests arrive.
  4. Clean the deck. Make sure your pool deck is clean, as well as the pool furniture. No one wants to slip on a slimy spot or sit on a dirty lounger.
  5. Consider the kids. If your party will include youngsters, make sure you have floatation devices, swim vests and a way to keep tiny tots away from the pool.

The best option to get your pool ready for a big party is to call your local pool service for a complete cleaning and inspection. They can ensure your pool is safe and sparkling for your guests.

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Premier Pool Enterprises
3502 Sixes Road, #108
Canton, GA 30114
(494) 496-5579

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Give Yourself the Gift of a Clean, Healthy Pool

December 24th, 2016 Posted in Pool Maintenance
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As wonderful as it is to have a pool, it can also be a drain on your time. Pools need constant maintenance to stay sanitary for safe swimming. You must be consistently checking the chemical balance, adding the right chemicals when necessary. You also need to clean the pool to keep it clear of debris that can lead to algae and bacteria growth. Maybe it is time to give yourself a break so you actually have time to enjoy your pool. Give yourself the gift of a professional pool cleaning service for a clean, healthy pool.

Many people think that a pool cleaning or maintenance service is too expensive or a luxury that they can’t afford. However, there are some good reasons to invest in this service. While you may be able to some of the maintenance yourself, you most likely do not have the knowledge or equipment of a pool professional. Here are a few benefits of hiring a pool service for maintenance:

  • No need to buy chemicals for your pool
  • Save on buying pool cleaning equipment
  • Professional balancing of your pool’s chemicals
  • Routine inspections of your pool pump and other equipment
  • Extensive cleaning for your pool using commercial equipment
  • More time to enjoy your pool instead of maintaining it

You may be surprised how affordable a pool service is when you subtract the cost of the chemicals, equipment and time that you spend on maintaining your pool. You deserve the gift of more time and a clean pool that is ready whenever you want to take a swim. Call your local pool maintenance service today to get started on a pool service contract.

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Premier Pool Enterprises
Canton, GA
(494) 496-5579

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Pool Cleaning: When to Hire a Professional

September 10th, 2015 Posted in Pool Maintenance
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You like to save money by doing home maintenance yourself, and that includes cleaning your pool. You spend hours each week scooping out debris, checking your PH balance, cleaning filters and adding the right chemicals. While this is all great, are you really keeping your pool as clean as you would like it? Here are a few signs that it may be time to hire a professional to help keep your pool pristine.

  • PH balance is consistently off. Are you always struggling to keep your PH balance at the right levels? This could mean that your cleaning efforts are not as effective as you thought. It could also mean your pump is not working properly. A professional pool service can monitor your chemicals for you, provide superior cleaning and inspect your pump for issues.
  • Your pool is stained. It takes more than just scooping away debris to keep you pool looking great. Stains can be caused by certain metals in the water; a professional pools service can remove those stains and offer preventive treatments to keep future stains away.
  • Your pool water is no longer clear. If you are getting algae formation even with regular home cleanings, you need a professional pool service to help you get this under control. Even if you prefer to do the weekly cleanings yourself, having a pool service clean your pool once a month can help keep these types of issues at bay.

Having a clean pool helps reduce maintenance and repair costs on your pool equipment, plus it ensures that it looks great and is safe for your family. It is worth the investment to have a professional clean your pool at least once a month to keep it clean and healthy.

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

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How Regularly Do You Clean Your Pool?

March 24th, 2015 Posted in Pool Maintenance
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If you own a pool, you know it must be cleaned regularly to maintain a safe swimming environment. But are you cleaning it often enough? If you’re new to owning a pool and have been maintaining it on your own, it’s possible you’re not doing enough to keep your pool clean. Consider the dangers of letting your pool go too long without a thorough cleaning.

Algae Growth

In warmer climates, especially the humid areas of the southeast, algae can grow at an alarming rate in pools. You need to keep your chemical balance at a level which will inhibit algae growth, plus clean the pool walls and surfaces around your pool regularly.

Recreational Water Illnesses

Pools without a proper pH balance can be dangerous to your family’s health. Recreational water illnesses are caused by germs that can be inhaled or swallowed from contaminated pool water. You need to understand how to keep your pool clean and ensure that your chlorine levels are correct to keep these germs at bay.

Pool Repairs

Dirty pools can also cause problems with your pool equipment. Too much algae, debris or bacteria in your water can clog filters and put stress on your pool pump. Also, this equipment needs to be regularly cleaned and serviced to ensure it’s working correctly and to maintain the pool water’s chemical balance.

The best way to ensure your pool is staying clean and healthy is to hire a professional pool service to maintain your pool. Most offer weekly or bi-weekly service to clean, inspect and maintain your pool for a reasonable price. Making sure your pool is always clean and safe for you and your family is always a worthwhile investment, and can help extend the life of all your equipment.

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Premier Pool Enterprises
Canton, GA
(494) 496-5579

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Leave The Pool Cleaning To The Experts

July 1st, 2014 Posted in Pool Service
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One of the few disadvantages to owning a pool is the constant cleaning and maintenance that they require. Many pool owners are bound and determined to do the maintenance themselves, spending hours every week checking chemicals and cleaning their pool instead of enjoying it. While it is admirable to try and save money, does cleaning your pool yourself really save you money?

Benefits Of Hiring A Pool Cleaning Service

Handling your own pool maintenance may not save you as much as you thought. The fact is, a professional pool service can do your pool maintenance faster and usually better than you can do it yourself. Consider these factors:

  • Time. Your time is worth something. Would you go to a job for free? Time you spend cleaning and maintaining your pool is time away from enjoying your hard-earned time off.
  • Chemicals. Maintaining a pool yourself means buying chemicals and cleaners. These cost money, which you pay more for at a retail outlet than professional pool services have to pay for theirs. In addition, you have to spend the time and gas to buy these chemicals, adding to the overall cost.
  • Expertise. One of the advantages of having a professional pool service is having an expert maintain your pool. They may notice problems with your pump or pool system that may be costing you money in extra electricity or water, which would go otherwise undetected on your own watch.

Many pool service companies offer very reasonable rates to service your pool on a weekly or bi-monthly basis. In the long run, having a pool service will definitely save you time and in some cases, may even save you money. So sit back and relax by your pool and let the experts do all the work!

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Now Is The Time To Schedule Pool Maintenance

May 8th, 2014 Posted in Pool Maintenance
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Summer is almost here, making it necessary to consider your pool maintenance needs for the summer. There is no time of year when owning a pool is so beneficial or time consuming! While having a refreshing pool is fantastic on those hot summer days, it also means more time spent cleaning and maintaining your pool’s water quality. This summer, why not just enjoy your pool and leave the maintenance to the professionals?

Your Time Is Valuable

There is no question that owning a pool takes work. Your swimming pool must be regularly cleaned and serviced to keep it safe and functioning. Many people think they can save money by doing this maintenance themselves, but what they may not take into consideration is what their time is worth and how much money they actually are saving.

Even maintaining your pool yourself costs money. The chemicals and equipment are just part of that cost. In addition, you must consider your time. Time and gas spent driving to the pool supply store. Time contemplating which products are best or are really needed for your pool. Money spent on products you don’t need, which a sales person may talk you into. These are hidden costs that many people do not factor into maintaining their pools on their own.

This summer, why not try a professional pool service? Most companies offer a variety of options, including weekly, bi-weekly and even monthly service. In many cases, having a professional pool maintenance service is comparable in cost to doing it yourself, with the added benefit of more time to actually enjoy your pool. With summer approaching, now is the time to call your local pool service company to discuss hiring them for your pool maintenance needs. When you are relaxing by your pool this summer, you will be glad you did.

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Year-Round Pool Maintenance

December 17th, 2013 Posted in Pool Service
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Swimming pool owners living in warmer climes may have the option of leaving their pools uncovered and operational throughout the winter months. Even if the water temperature is too low to enjoy a refreshing dip, you can still entertain poolside during crisp days and enjoy your outdoor amenities around the pool without an unsightly cover in the way.

Opting for year-round pool maintenance, rather than closing and covering your pool, will require a bit of special attention. If your swimming pool is surrounded by a large number of trees, for instance, you will need to work with a professional swimming pool service to create a feasible plan of action for keeping the water free of fallen leaves and other autumn or winter debris.

Time is money in today’s fast-paced world, which means that most homeowners who choose year-round pool maintenance decide to establish a maintenance schedule with an established and reputable professional pool service. This includes routine filter cleaning, inspections for leaks and deterioration, and balancing chemical levels. Because algae growth may be possible even during the winter months, you’ll also want to make sure your pool is carefully cleaned and the interior is regularly brushed.

Working with a professional pool service technician to determine the needs of your particular property and the feasibility of maintaining an open pool year-round in your region. The long-term health and safety of your pool will depend upon how well it’s maintained during periods of dramatically reduced usage, such as the dormant winter months. Even if you’re not swimming in December, your pool will require the continued attention of a swimming pool technician on a regular basis if it’s to remain open throughout the year.

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Cost Effective Pool Maintenance

June 4th, 2013 Posted in Pool Maintenance
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A residential swimming pool is a great addition to any home, as it provides a place for the homeowner to relax and have fun at the same time.  However, pools do require regular maintenance, just like any other part of the home.  The one thing that is different is that pool maintenance is required one of more times per week, depending upon the use the pool gets.

Often homeowners will try to do this maintenance themselves, but find it difficult to do because of a lack of time, due to family and work commitments.  As a result, the maintenance is not done properly leading to a dirty pool or worse!  A cost effective alternative is to have a qualified pool maintenance company do the maintenance on a regular basis.

Once the details of the maintenance contract are finalized, the pool maintenance company will put the pool on their schedule and assign a highly trained technician to service the pool.  Often the same technician will work on the pool for the duration of the pool maintenance agreement.  On the scheduled days, the technician will come the home and clean and vacuum the pool.

In addition, they will check the “chemistry” of the pool and make adjustments as necessary in order to keep the chemicals in the proper range.  In addition, they will be looking for any issues with any of the equipment or anything else that may impact the operation of the pool and take the appropriate action.  The technician will note on a report, what was done to the pool during the visit and leave a copy for the homeowner.

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Don’t Neglect Pool Service and Repair

May 5th, 2013 Posted in Pool Repairs
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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 care and maintenance, your pool could turn into a virtual petri dish of growing, potentially harmful, bacteria. A good swimming pool service and repair company should provide a regular weekly service in addition to pool repairs.

Your local pool service professional should be dedicated to maintaining your swimming pool at the optimal level of industry health and safety. 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. If during your service the technician notices a problem, options for repair or replacement will be discussed. Repairs can often be made by the technician during that scheduled maintenance service visit, since most technicians carry a full supply of chemicals, repair tools, and various parts for most brands of pool equipment.

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 requires expensive repairs. Relax with ease and peace of mind as you entertain in your own backyard paradise, knowing that your local professional pool service company is maintaining the health and safety of your pool.

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