Category: Home Pools
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Rio Paralympics: Let the games begin
You may think the Rio Olympic Games are over, but the Paralympics Games have just begun! What are the Paralympics? The first Paralympics was held during the 1960 Summer Games in Italy. Since then, the Paralympics have been held just weeks after the Olympics in the same venue and city. To participate in…
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Crypto outbreaks in public pools show need for secondary sanitation
This summer hundreds of swimmers in Arizona and Ohio have become ill after swimming at recreational aquatics facilities infected with Cryptosporidium. Cryptosporidium parvum is a protozoan that causes severe gastrointestinal illness that can lead to hospitalization. Crypto, as it is commonly called, is spread through fecal matter (i.e., swim diapers or sick swimmers) and presents a challenge because…
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Four tips for a successful Labor Day poolside BBQ
Labor Day weekend is just around the corner — what will you do to enjoy the extra day? If you have your own pool, here are four tips for planning your best Labor Day poolside BBQ: 1. Decorations, music & pool prep. Clean the pool area, cut the grass and/or trim bushes and ensure…
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Why dog swimming is the new dog walking
National Dog Day is August 26th and brings attention and awareness to the plight of dogs and encouraged dog adoption. Owning and caring for a dog is not only beneficial for the canine; dogs help owners be more active and social, reduce blood pressure and stress, and improve mood. Walking the dog is a great…
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WC&P features Clear Comfort co-founder’s article on AOP in pool treatment
This month Water Conditioning & Purification Magazine (WC&P), a premier publication for POU/POE water treatment professionals, published Clear Comfort co-founder and Chief Water Officer Nick Rancis’ article, “Swimming Pools of the 21st Century: Advanced Oxidation.” For the last century operators and owners have strived for crystal clear, safe water that is free of toxic disinfection…
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Recapping Rio: Team USA swimming cleans up
The Olympic Games in Rio are as exciting as ever, and the U.S. men’s and women’s swimming teams are as dominant as ever! The U.S. team is one of the most successful teams in the modern swimming era. They won 33 medals (16 gold, eight silver, nine bronze), matching the number of medals they won…
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Five elements of a clean swimming pool [Infographic]
With a low-chlorine pool system you can spend less time handling, storing and servicing toxic pool chemicals and more time swimming in fresh, healthy pool water. However, like any other pool system, there are still required maintenance elements to clean, clear low-chlorine swimming pool. Circulation Filtration Algae Maintenance pH and Alkalinity Sanitation
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National Ice Cream Month: Four Poolside Recipes
In celebration of National Ice Cream Month, hot days and swimming pools, here are some poolside ice cream recipes ranging from healthy to chocolatey. Nice Cream This recipe really is nice for your body and for your taste buds! Chop 3 bananas into small pieces and freeze them overnight In a blender mix frozen…