Community and HOA-governed swimming pools are becoming more and more common across the country, and with good reason. Residents love them, thanks to the access to healthier and, frankly, more fun lifestyles they provide, and prospective buyers seek them out. Well-maintained pools also add value to the properties in your community.
Does chlorine freeze? Everything commercial pool operators need to know Do you feel that? It’s the icy winds of winter arriving to stay for awhile and whether you operate aquatic facilities indoors throughout the winter and spring or not, it’s important to understand where you can store your pool chemicals throughout the cold temperatures. Ahead, we’ll address the common question, does chlorine...
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.
