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Planning and Executing Construction and Contracting Projects: Tips for Consumers

Welcome to my blog. My name is Deborah. About 15 years ago, I bought an old home. We worked with several contractors to rehabilitate it, but ultimately, the foundation simply wasn't stable enough, and we had to tear it down. After that, we worked with a construction crew to build a home from the ground up. The experience was exciting and challenging, and I learned a lot through that process. I want to share construction and contracting facts and information with others so I decided to start this blog. I hope that you like the results, and I thank you for reading. Enjoy!

Planning and Executing Construction and Contracting Projects: Tips for Consumers

Handy Tips for Keeping Your Pool Pristine

by Samantha Russell

Although having a swimming pool can significantly ease having to endure the hot summer months, improper maintenance will make your pool more of a burden than a relief. The following are some of things that you should keep in mind when it comes to effective pool maintenance.

Check levels of alkalinity

Keeping your pool water balanced is essential in ensuring that the people who use the pool do not become susceptible to skin irritation. The best way to do this is to regularly have the total alkalinity of your pool tested. Pool contractors can ensure that the pH levels of you swimming pool remain balanced. Maintaining your pool's alkalinity also reduces the risk of damage to your pool in the form of its plaster beginning to etch or some of its metallic components begin to erode. This can save you from having to pay for unnecessary pool repairs.

Incorporate bromine in you pool maintenance

Bromine is a compound that is typically used in hot tubs to keep them sanitized. If you are looking for a more affordable option to chlorine, bromine would be a good alternative. This chemical effectively eliminates an array of contaminants, hence ensuring that your pool remains sanitary for regular use.

Do not ignore the deck

When it comes to pool maintenance, homeowners will simply focus on keeping their swimming pool clean and sanitary and overlook the deck. Although a regular wipe down will keep your deck looking aesthetically appealing, not engaging in intensive cleaning leaves it to become a breeding ground for bacteria. Therefore, it is important to also take time to regularly disinfect the deck. Not only will this kill harmful germs, but it also impedes the growth of algae that would make your pool deck slippery.

Ensure your pool is energy efficient

When it comes to pool maintenance, homeowners tend to concentrate on the aesthetics and sanitation of the swimming pool. However, ignoring the energy efficiency of your pool could lead to exorbitant utility bills. One of the things you could do to keep your swimming pool energy efficient is opting to run its filtration system at off peak hours. This is when the demand for electricity tends to be lower, hence decreasing your electricity costs. In addition to this, you could choose to filter the pool water once a day rather than continuously. This will also decrease the amount of energy your swimming pool uses on a daily basis.

For more information and tips, contact a local pool maintenance company. 

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