Swimming Pool Suction Cleaners
Swimming pool maintenance in Phoenix become critical during the summer months. Monsoon storms can wash tons of debris, dust and dirt into pools, providing the ideal breeding ground for algae. Suction...
View ArticleCare for Pool Toys
Swimming pool toys are a great way to liven up your child’s play time. However, parents must be on the lookout and child proof both the pool area and the pool toys. Most parents’ worst feat is...
View ArticleNetting and Swimming Pool Maintenance
Removing the debris that blows or drops into your swimming pool is a key element of swimming pool maintenance. The less time the debris has to break down or sink, the cleaner your pool will stay....
View ArticleAuto-Chlorination for Swimming Pools
Auto-chlorinators are an old school method but extremely effective way of making sure your swimming pool stays sparkling and clear. An automatic swimming pool chlorinator cuts down on the amount of...
View ArticleDo I need an Aerator for my Swimming Pool?
An aerator is a water feature that sprays water out over a swimming pool. The thought is that aerators helps oxygenate the water lower the water temperature of the pool, although there are a wide...
View ArticleThings to Consider When Buying a Swimming Pool
Purchasing a swimming pool for your home can be a large financial investment. There are many issues to explore and think about before making such a major purchase. Pool People has a few suggestions...
View ArticleWhich Swimming Pool Filter is Best for My Pool?
The choice of a swimming pool filter is one that will affect your pocketbook, so it is important to make the choice that is right for you. There are three types of filter systems to consider — sand,...
View ArticlePressure Side Pool Cleaners
Swimming pool maintenance in Arizona can be challenging and requires many well-balanced elements to maintain a clean and tranquil pool including filters, pumps, chemicals and more. One major element of...
View ArticleSwimming Pool Tile Cleaning
One step in swimming pool maintenance is keeping the tile clean. Many of the chemicals used these days in pools are of poor quality and are full of fillers like calcium. That calcium can accumulate on...
View ArticleTips on Brushing Down Your Swimming Pool
Brushing down the sides, bottom and steps of your pool is a critical step in swimming pool maintenance, especially in the Phoenix metro area, when dust storms can dump tons of debris into the pool....
View ArticleSun tan lotions and swimming pools
Have you ever wondered why public swimming pools require guests to shower before getting into the pool? It is in the hopes that a shower will help remove much of natural and sun tan oils from your skin...
View ArticleSalt versus Fresh Water Swimming Pools
Many of our clients at Pool People ask us about changing their swimming pools from fresh to salt water. Our women clients tell us how much they love the feel of salt water and how kind it is on their...
View ArticleChanging the water in swimming pools
With the heat, evaporation and hard water in Arizona, a frequent part of swimming pool maintenance is having to change out the water. On average, we completely refill the pool just from evaporation...
View ArticleBackwashing the Swimming Pool Filter
Swimming pool maintenance in Arizona, particularly during the summer months, requires a little more work than other parts of the country. Dust storms, monsoon storms and wind, dump tons of debris into...
View ArticleWhat is a Diverter Valve in a Swimming Pool
A little known fact of swimming pool maintenance is a tiny little part called a diverter valve. The valve fits under the basket of the skimmer. Its purpose is to divert where the water come from that...
View ArticleVacuuming your swimming pool manually
As the end of Monsoon season approaches, the weather will get wilder for a few weeks. And that means lots more debris in the swimming pools of Phoenix residents. This could mean you need to step up...
View ArticleThe Pump Basket on a Swimming Pool
Swimming pool maintenance in Phoenix can be challenging. With so much dust in the air, the pool cleaning and filtering equipment can get a real workout. The pump basket is the last line of defense to...
View ArticleThe Newest Remote Technology for Swimming Pools
New pools and fanciest swimming pools in Phoenix are starting to use a lot of remote technology. That means you can have all the valves that control waterfalls, spas, jets, etc, turn on while you are...
View ArticleWaterfalls and Water Features in Swimming Pools
Waterfalls are lovely water features that grace many of the swimming pools in Phoenix. Although they don’t perform any function on the pool, they look really cool and the sound of falling water is...
View ArticleSwimming pool warranties
There are three levels of swimming pool warranties to be aware of … new warranty, home warranty, and a Pool People warranty. The first, a new pool warranty, goes into effect when you have a new...
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