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Summer Pool Care: Easy Tips to Stop Water Evaporation

Jul 31st 2025

Did you know that, depending on weather and geographic conditions, an uncovered swimming pool can lose about a quarter of an inch of water each day?While you can’t keep your pool water from evaporating, there are steps you can take to minimize the amount of water your pool loses on a hot summer night.What is Evaporation?Evaporation is a natural process where water turns into vapor an … read more
Summer Pool Care: Easy Tips to Stop Water Evaporation
 

Why is the Water Green? How to Kill Pool Algae

Jul 29th 2025

Pool algae can ruin your plans for a fun swim day. Regular water testing, balancing and sanitizing can help keep algae in check. If algae infests your pool, a shock treatment is the best remedy. Read further for insight into algae problems and solutions from Christmas Central’s Pool & Spa store.It’s a problem every pool owner dreads. You’re all ready for a relaxing swim - but the … read more
Why is the Water Green? How to Kill Pool Algae
 

Easy Mid-Summer Pool Maintenance for Continued Fun in the Sun

Jul 23rd 2025

On those long, hot midsummer days when the sun is blazing, your backyard swimming pool is your favorite retreat. But as the temperature climbs and the splash count rises, your swimming pool needs a little extra attention to stay clean and ready for a quick dip.Mid-season is the perfect time for a pool checkup, not just to keep the water crystal clear but to make sure everything is wo … read more
Easy Mid-Summer Pool Maintenance for Continued Fun in the Sun
 

5 Essential Care Tips for New Pool Owners

Jun 12th 2025

If you’re a first-time pool owner – congratulations! Owning a pool introduces you and your family to fun times and new experiences in your own backyard. Even so, all the new tasks involved in maintaining your swimming pool can seem a little overwhelming, at first.As we dive into swim season, here’s what you need to know to keep things sparkling, safe and stress-free.Stay on Top of Ma … read more
5 Essential Care Tips for New Pool Owners
 

Pool Chemicals 101: A New Pool Owner’s Guide to Healthy Pool Water

Jun 17th 2024

Summer is here and you can’t wait to go for a swim! However, as a new pool owner, you probably have a lot to learn about pool maintenance and pool water quality.Water quality refers to pool water that is properly sanitized and free from organisms that can make swimmers sick. Maintaining good water quality is essential to safe swimming and an enjoyable swim season.However, when it com … read more
Pool Chemicals 101: A New Pool Owner’s Guide to Healthy Pool Water