Those crisp fall days are back in Houston, and winter is approaching. Imagine cozy nights by the fire, hot cocoa, and the holiday season. It is the perfect time for hosting, but your pool equipment needs attention to stay in top shape. A little care now will have it ready to run smoothly all year long. Here is how to …
How to Actively Remove Leaves from Inside of Your Pool
If you have a pool in your backyard, you know how annoying it can be to deal with leaves falling into your water. Not only do they make your pool look dirty and uninviting, but they can also clog your filters, affect your water chemistry, and create a breeding ground for algae and bacteria. That’s why it’s important to actively remove leaves from inside …
The Impact of Houston’s Current Climate on Pool Maintenance
Houston is known for its hot and humid climate, which can pose some challenges for pool owners. The intense heat, humidity, and occasional severe weather events can affect the water quality, chemistry, and safety of your pool. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the specific challenges and considerations pool owners face in Houston’s current climate and provide some tips for effective pool maintenance. Heat and Humidity Houston has …
Winter Pool Care – Why is it Important to Do It in Texas?
Maintaining your pool during winter is crucial for ensuring its cleanliness and functionality. Living in Southeast Texas has its perks, and one of them is our weather. We can enjoy swimming for a more extended season. Texans love the warmer winter weather, but the severe winter storm in February 2021 proved that preparation is crucial. Homeowners faced prolonged and severe …
The Science Behind the Smell of Chlorine in Pools
The smell of pool water on a hot summer day can bring back fond memories of carefree swimming. However, the smell often associated with pools is not the smell of chlorine but chloramines, which can irritate swimmers’ eyes, lungs, and skin when present in high amounts. In this blog, we’ll look closer at the chemistry behind pool smell, explore how …
Maintenance Guide for First-Time Pool Owners
If you own a pool, it does not matter where you live or how often you use it -there are some things you need to do to maintain it properly. From removing debris to repairing broken tiles, your pool will need some attention! The question is whether you should maintain your pool or enlist the help of professionals. We have …
Managing Your Swimming Pool Before It Rains
Whether you are preparing for or recovering from a rainy season, pool maintenance is necessary to ensure the health of your water quality and equipment. To ensure your pool is ready for swimming as soon as the sun returns, here are some tips for maintaining your pool when it rains. What Does Rain Do to Your Pool Water? Acidic rainwater …
Why are Robotic Pool Cleaners Popular?
Do you want to be able to clean your pool with a swipe on your phone? Do you want to pre-program a cleaning schedule or activate a quick clean mode to do the job instantly? There are pool cleaning robots that can do all that and more. It is important to consider the swimming pool’s budget, size, shape, and amount …
How to Best Avoid Pool Pump Damage
A pool pump is the heart of your pool. The purpose of your pool pump is to suck water from the pool, which goes through a filter and is pumped back into the pool once clean. It makes sense that, like a car engine, a healthy pool pump means a healthy pool and better swimming conditions for your friends and …
How to Get the Sand Out of a Pool
If you have ever swum in a pool and felt something sandy on your feet, you may have wondered where the sand comes from. Not only is it a nuisance, but it can cause severe damage to your pool if left unchecked. This blog post will explain where sand comes from and how to remove it! Why is There Sand …
Shocking a Pool – How Long Should You Wait Before Swimming
An oasis is an essential part of a backyard for southern states like Texas. We do not have to wait for the swimming season; we never close or cover a pool. However, swimming pools need to be maintained and kept in optimal condition. Shocking is critical to clean a pool, but it requires some pretty hefty chemicals, including chlorine. It’s …
Adjusting Pools pH and Alkalinity
Every room in your home needs maintenance, and so does a swimming pool. Pool water can be refreshing and tranquil. But without proper care, it can destroy your oasis. Total Alkalinity and pool pH are essential for sanitary water conditions and pool surfaces. It may be challenging to manage unless you understand what they are and their role in the …
Chlorine Tab Shortage – Other Ways to Sanitize Your Pool
In August 2020, Louisiana’s large chlorine production facility burned down, causing a Chlorine tab shortage of a prevalent form of chlorine in tabs for use in swimming pools. For many homeowners, the challenge once again comes down to: How do I use less chlorine? Many pool owners have always been uncomfortable with chlorine, and for obvious reasons — it kills …
Pool Maintenance Services
Our commitment to our clients at Platinum Pools is to build our customers the backyard of their dreams. When a customer is looking to build a swimming pool, we provide a walk-through of the building process and design a pool that is fitting to their lifestyle and their backyard. We build beautiful pools and outdoor living environments for our clients, …
How to Remove the Leaves from Your Swimming Pool
They are pretty to look at, gives you a nice shade, and a nice breeze. Oh! But they can be soooooo messssssssy! If you have trees surrounding your swimming pool, then, you probably have a love/hate relationship with them. Even if you always keep them trimmed, those leaves always seem to find a way to fall into your pool. In …
Pool Maintenance in the Fall and Winter Months
Many people think that there is less pool maintenance in the fall season. Many won’t swim in their oasis as much as they do in the summer. However, your pool still needs maintenance. What changes in the Fall and Winter Months is how you should monitor the chemicals in your pool. Believe it or not, proper pool care during the …
Why Borates are Important in Swimming Pool Maintenance
Everyone who has a swimming pool knows that water chemicals can go out of whack if not maintained properly. It is important to keep your pools total alkalinity (TA) and pH in the recommended levels, if either is out of balance, it will affect the function of all chemicals in your pool, including chlorine. If you are looking to make …