Tips to Keep Pools in Summer Shape
With around 9 million backyard pools in the U.S., Americans seem to agree -- for summertime fun, a dip in the pool cannot be beat.
Swimming in pools can provide healthy, active fun, but pools require maintenance. No one wants to hold a barbecue by anything less than crystalline water.
BioGuard provides these simple steps to safeguard your pool this summer:
- Make waves. Constant water movement helps prevent bacteria and algae for growing and ensures that the pool sanitizer cleans the entire pool. Circulating pool water helps filters catch debris. Owners should circulate their pools during the day for at least 10 hours.
- Check that filter. Pool owners should backwash their filter periodically and chemically clean their filters a minimum of every three months.
- Scrub-a-dub. Owners should brush and vacuum their pool walls once a week, even if they use an automatic pool cleaner or hire a service.
- Test the waters. Every pool needs to be tested for the correct pH and sanitizer levels every week. Pool owners should have a thorough water analysis performed by a trained BioGuard Dealer every four to six weeks.
- Keep that water treatment going. Using the right products at the right time can keep pools clear and comfortable for swimmers. Products can help balance pH, alkalinity and calcium hardness in the water. Other products maintain sanitizer levels and prevent algae, bacteria and oxidation. The right water treatment plan will both maintain pool equipment and keep the water inviting.
New for 2008, BioGuard introduces a revolutionary UV system that uses ultraviolet light technology to assist the primary sanitizer in providing an additional layer of protection against potentially harmful organisms like bacteria, viruses, cysts and protozoa. This system also improves swimmers' comfort by reducing skin and eye irritation. For more information about enjoying summer swimming, visit www.bioguard.com.
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