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Check Out These Links to Maintain and Enjoy Your Pool and Spa

Like many other aspects of your home, a pool requires regular maintenance. If you don’t have the time or if you are unsure of how to maintain your pool, hiring professional help is always a good idea. For more information, call Paradise Pools and Spas at (601) 519-4744.

• Are you looking for ways to make your pool or spa run more efficiently? Visit this page from EnergyIdeas.org.
• To ensure safety, pools are treated with several sanitization chemicals. Learn more at this page from the Environmental Protection Agency.
• Do you know how to use a pool vacuum? If not, take a look at this page from HowStuffWorks.com.
• What is pH? This page from the University of Rhode Island has the answer.

Track and Manage Your Pool with the Pool Advisor Android App

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During the summer, a pool can be an endless source of fun and relaxation. However, owning a pool comes with many responsibilities.

With the Pool Advisor Android app, you can track and manage your pool with ease. Pool Advisor allows you to log your pool’s chemical levels, set handy maintenance reminders, and more. Plus, this app is completely free!

If you have any questions regarding the cleaning or maintenance of your pool, contact Paradise Pools and Spas. We’ve been helping the people of Jackson maintain their pools since 1981. Call us today at (601) 519-4744, and we’ll be happy to help you too.

Keep Your Pool Clean and Useable with These Chemicals

Taking a dip in the pool can be a great way to cool off and relax during the summer. However, algae and harmful bacteria can thrive in pool waters, if given the chance. That’s why all pool owners treat their pools with certain chemicals. Here’s a brief guide to the various chemicals that keep pools clean and safe:

• Chlorine/bromine

The most widely used pool chemical, chlorine, is responsible for getting rid of bacteria, ammonia, algae, and other unsavory elements that may turn up in a pool. Bromine is also commonly used for the same purpose, though it is usually more expensive. Both chlorine and bromine are most frequently administered in tablet and granule form.  However, not all tablets and granular are created equal.  Quality and potency are factors that should be considered.  Many inert ingredients including animal fats, glues and other unwanted components may be found in tablets and granular that can actually attribute to algae problems and cloudy water.  Therefore, know what you are buying.

• Cyanuric acid

Unfortunately, chlorine and bromine are known to degrade when exposed to sunlight. That’s why many outdoor pool owners also add a stabilizing agent called cyanuric acid. Though many chlorine tablets include cyanuric acid, at times in may be necessary to add an extra dose.  This is especially true for pool owners using chlorine salt generators, as these generators produce chlorine only but no cyanuric acid to keep the sun from degrade the chlorine produced.

• Shock treatment

Over time, the chlorine is bound to recombine into unsavory compounds called chloramines, which irritate the skin and give off strong odors. In order to protect against chloramines, a pool owner needs to periodically shock treat the pool by adding a large dose of chlorine. Since every pool is different, you should consult an expert before shocking your pool.

• Adjusting pH & Alkalinity

In order for pool water to be swimmable, it has to maintain a certain pH, or the measure of acidity verse alkalinity along with the measure of buffer capacity. If the pH is too alkaline, pool owners add sodium bisulfate; if the pH is too acidic, they add sodium bicarbonate, or perhaps sodium hydrogen carbonate, depending on the need.

If you have any questions about pool maintenance, don’t hesitate to contact Paradise Pools and Spas. For more information, call us at (601) 519-4744.  

Enjoy Your Pool Throughout the Year with These Helpful Links

Visit the following websites to find out how you can enjoy your pool throughout the year, and how the Big Green Egg will change your outdoor cooking in ways you have never imagined. Contact Paradise Pools and Spas at (601) 519-4744 for more information on these topics.

• Visit PoolManual.com to learn about the involved process of winterizing your pool, and why you should leave it to the pros.
  
  
• Check out HowStuffWorks.com to get a better idea of how all your pool chemicals interact to keep your water safe and clear.
  
  
• Take a look at this guide to learn a few tips for keeping your pool clean every day.
  
  
• Get started cooking with your Egg and this great breakfast recipe from O’Neill Williams on BigGreenEgg.com.

A Pool Service Can Help You Maintain Your Pool Year Round

You can enjoy your swimming pool no matter the season with the help of a quality pool service. Maintaining your pool’s water chemistry in the winter is a little different from maintaining it in the summer, but a swimming pool professional can set you on the right track. Also consider several products that can help protect your pool if you don’t plan to use it.

Winterizing Your Pool

If you’re not going to be using your pool this winter, you will need to have a pool service assist you with the winterization process. The proper winterization is key to ensuring your pool is ready to reopen in spring time, with minimal water chemistry adjustments.

Purchasing a pool cover is another great way to keep your pool in balance and protected from debris and freezing temperatures during the winter months. Many pool builders can either recommend covers or make you a custom one.

Using Your Pool in Winter

If you are set on enjoying your pool no matter the season, you’ll want to discuss heating options with your pool service professional. Today, there are many energy-efficient ways to keep you pool’s water comfortable even when it is cold outside. Just as in the summer, your pool service can provide routine maintenance to keep your chemistry balanced and your water sparkling clear.

If you have an older pool in need of some attention, it can be a lot easier to maintain when you have it remodeled or repaired by a professional pool repair contractor. This also presents an opportunity to renovate your pool and add a spa that you can enjoy all year round.

Contact Paradise Pool and Spas to learn more about our comprehensive pool services, including pool repair and remodeling. Visit us online to see what we have to offer, or call us at (601) 519-4744 today.