Maintenance is an important factor of owning a pool. If neglected, pools can become dirty and unsafe to swim in. It’s always a great idea to ensure you are keeping up with the ongoing upkeep of your swimming pool. Some maintenance factors to keep in check include: Algae A microscopic organism that can cause problems with your pool is Algae.…
Life Saving Victoria have created a fantastic online Home Pool Safety Assessment check-list. This tool assists you in assessing the safety compliance of your home pool against the Australian Standard. It also provides appropriate supervision of children around water. There is no better time than now to ensure the safety of your family and friends around your…
Pools aren’t just useful for cooling down and entertaining friends and family. They are also great to use for exercise and keeping fit, no laps required! Below are some great workout ideas for anyone looking to use their pool for fitness purposes. ABS Cross Knees to Elbows While standing, bring one elbow to the opposite…
Pool chemicals are used to ensure swimmers are safe by ridding pools of bacteria and germs that can cause to recreational water illnesses. However, if not handled correctly, these pool products can pose a threat to users in or out of the pool and cause chemical injuries. Injuries can include breathing in fumes when opening pool…
Maintaining your swimming pool’s water circulation is a vital part of the cleaning process. Good circulation aids in proper distribution of sanitisers and filtration of the water. This process will remove dead spots and prevent algae and other debris from accumulating. Without effective water flow, your pool will be consistently dirty and you’ll be forced…