From keeping water balanced and disinfected to stellar cleaning abilities, there’s good reason we use the chemicals we do in and around pools. That said, they should be both used and stored carefully–especially as not all of the chemicals you’ll use are compatible with each other, and mixing them can be highly dangerous and even life-threatening.
As you already know, keeping a balanced, healthy pool or hot tub takes a lot of careful work, maintenance, and at times, troubleshooting. But how often do you need to completely drain your pool and start clean? And how often should you drain your pool vs hot tub water?
Saltwater pools are growing in popularity across the country, and with good reason. For pool operators and swimmers alike, they offer several benefits–including water that’s softer and gentler on skin, consistent sanitization, simpler maintenance, and the ability to forgo toxic chlorine storage. That said, they do still require upkeep to ensure everything is working properly and pool water is...
When you’re testing pool water multiple times a day–especially across multiple locations and aquatic facilities–the details matter. Not to mention, because your guests’ health and safety, and your pool’s reputation and business depend on it.
Store Chemicals Safely and Lower Risk to Employees, Guests, and the Business We’ve talked previously about why it’s so important to store pool chemicals safely. While they keep pool water healthy, balanced, and safe to swim in, they’re still chemicals. They can be dangerous, causing eye, skin, and lung irritation. They can even be explosive. Many of them shouldn’t be mixed together–not even their...
Pool chemicals are crucial to keep water safe, balanced, and healthy for your guests. They can also cause harm, injury, and even explosions. Storing pool chemicals safely requires careful attention to rules and recommendations–find ours ahead to ensure you prevent damage, keep employees and guests safe, and keep your pool chemicals in good condition so they’re effective.
No matter what state you’re located in, at a minimum, you’re required to test your pool water before opening to ensure the water is clean, healthy, and safe to swim in. For most commercial pool operators, you’re testing the water multiple times throughout the day–a number that multiplies exponentially if you’re operating multiple pool facilities.
No matter which state you’re in, if you operate a public or commercial pool, you’re required to adhere to your local Health Department Pool Regulations, along with various other different state and regional swimming pool codes and regulations.
Naturally, nobody wants to think about it while they’re swimming, but occasionally, poop accidents happen in pools–especially when small children in diapers are in the water. So what should you do when this happens and how long should a pool be closed after poop is found or reported? We’ve got you covered.
Whether or not you’ve taken a stand in this summer’s online conversation about whether or not swimming in the pool counts as a bath for children (our expert opinion: it does not), chances are you may not think it’s necessary to have guests shower before a pool swim. After all, a public survey by the Water Quality & Health Council found that 68% of Americans don’t shower before swimming in a pool,...
