by Rose Marie | Mar 26, 2018 | swimming pool cleaning
Pool chemicals are essential in maintaining swimming pools, particularly in keeping them clean and sanitized. Specific chemicals are used to prevent the pool water from becoming a breeding ground for bacteria and algae. Additionally, chemicals are also used to protect swimming pool equipment from corroding and scaling. Indeed, there are lots of benefits in using chemicals as part of regular swimming pool maintenance. Despite this, it is important to keep in mind that these are still chemicals that need proper handling. Improper handling and storage can result in injuring the pool owners and members of the household as well as causing harm to the environment. This is why it is also important for pool owners who opt to handle chemicals on their own to learn about effective use of these pool chemicals. Below is a list of tips for pool owners on how to effectively handle pool chemicals to prevent injuries. Build a suitable storage area for your chemicals The best way to keep children and pets from playing with chemicals is to store them in a suitable storage area. Elko Spas, Billiards & Pools recommends a storage area that has spill containment features. These features will help keep spills and leaks from your chemicals in a single place, preventing them from mixing with other chemicals in the storage area including those that you use for a different purpose. It also helps if you have a suitable fire suppression equipment in your storage area, preferably near where you place your chemicals. Make sure the equipment is accessible so you can easily reach them in times of an emergency. In addition to this, experts also...
by Rose Marie | Apr 20, 2017 | Myrtle Beach Pools, Pools and Spas
Swimming pools are very popular these days, proving to be one of the best investments you can make for your home and your family. If you live in Myrtle Beach, or in an area that is known for a hot climate, a swimming pool can be an ideal way to cool off. You can have friends over at your pool to have fun, or use it to teach your kids how to swim. Although many people prefer an in-ground pool, an above ground pool is just as good – if not better. Above ground swimming pools are well known for three reasons – safety, installation, and maintenance. All types of swimming pools can be a chore to maintain, as you have to clean it on a daily basis and ensure that you have the right balance of chemicals in the water. You also have to keep an eye on the temperature and keep objects such as leaves out of the water. Advantages Of Having Above Ground Swimming Pools Easier to maintain for the simple reason of being above ground In ground pools are down low, meaning that debris can easily get into it, and animals such as dogs, cats, and even squirrels have easy access to it. Above ground pools, on the other hand, are a bit higher up, and make it hard for animals and debris to gain access to the water. Those of you who are looking for a pool that requires less maintenance – should look into an above ground swimming pool. Safer for children. Children can easily fall into in ground pools, for the simple fact that they are low to the...
