April is known for beautiful flowers, warm weather, and a problem for many pool owners: rainstorms. While many people enjoy cuddling up with a blanket and listing to the rain falling on the roof, these storms can mean bad news for your pool, often leaving it dirty, green, or cloudy. As Spring, Texas’, leading pool company, Champions Pool Repair & Service knows that pool owners want to keep their pool looking as beautiful as possible, so we’ve laid out some steps to help you clean your pool after an April shower:
The warmer weather is here in Spring, Texas, and many pool owners are looking forward to splashing around in the sun with friends and family. However, nothing ruins this excitement quite like a green pool. During the winter, when the pool is not being used as frequently, algae may have built up, leaving your pool with an unwelcome green hue. Don’t panic, the pool experts at Champions Pool & Repair Service understand that a green pool can be concerning, so we’ve laid out a few steps to fix your green pool and get it ready for swim season:
December has arrived and many people in the Spring, Texas, area are getting ready for a popular winter tradition: the polar bear plunge. Before you dive into that cold water, you may need to take some things into consideration. Champions Pool Repair & Service knows that winter traditions can make the season more fun, but safety is always important. Here, we’ve laid out what you need to know before taking your polar bear plunge:
As Houston, Texas prepares for heavy rains and tropical storms, people are wondering how to protect their pool. If you’re a pool owner in the Houston area, how will you adjust to the extreme weather? (more…)
Yes, rain changes the water chemistry in your swimming pool since rainwater is acidic. However, small amounts of rain will not hurt your pool or the water balance. The average pH in your pool is most likely higher than the pH of any rainfall. Your average swimming pool will have a pH level of about 7.5. A pH of 7.5 is safe for swimmers’ eyes and skin so try to maintain this number for a clean pool. If swimmers feel burning in their eyes while swimming, you want to save your pool and adjust the pH balance. You do not want to swim in a pool where the pH is too low or too acidic. Fresh rainfall usually contains a pH level of 5.0. Heavier rains or major storms will alter your swimming pool and the water chemistry. (more…)