Why Safety Matters in Your Outdoor Space As a homeowner, you want to ensure your outdoor area is lovely and secure for your loved ones. Installing a fence around the pool area is an essential part of pool ownership to prevent mishaps and unwanted access. Your typical backyard fence and gates will meet most city requirements. This blog post will …
Kid-Friendly Pools: Designing a Pool Your Children Will Love
Safety First When designing a kid-friendly pool, safety is paramount. Consider installing a fence around the pool area to prevent unsupervised access. Non-slip surfaces around the pool can help prevent slips and falls. Pool covers are also a great investment, providing an extra layer of protection when the pool is not in use. Shallow Areas Children love to splash and play, so …
Pool Safety 101: How to Prevent Accidents and Injuries in and Around Your Pool
Having a pool in your backyard can be a great source of fun and relaxation for you and your family. But it also comes with some responsibilities and risks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury death for children aged 1 to 4, and the second leading cause for …
Learning to Swim – It’s Not Just for Kids
Did you know that many children don’t know how to swim? Shockingly, almost 50% of parents with children under 18 years old report that their child lacks this important skill. Additionally, over 60% of parents reveal that their child has never taken swimming lessons. Unsurprisingly, almost 30% of parents express concerns about their child drowning. However, children are not the …
Pool Essentials – The First Aid Kit
School’s out, and summer is here. Many homeowners are getting ready for another season of sun and water fun. It is fantastic to have a pool in the backyard, of course, but it also comes with certain safety considerations, and accidents can happen in and around the pool. Make sure you are ready to handle them. To do that, you …
Automatic Pool Cover – Pros and Cons
In reality, most pool owners in Texas do not close their pools for the winter season. However, in the last two years, many have requested an automatic pool cover without considering the pros and cons it brings to an oasis. In most cases, the reason for purchasing such a cover is safety. Before requesting an automatic pool cover, we would like …
Pool Safety – A Must in Every Swimming Pool
Swimming pools are fantastic for relaxing alone or with family and friends. There is nothing better than jumping into a pool on a hot day, especially when you do not have to go further than your backyard. Installing safety devices and having safety equipment available in an emergency is an investment in your future. Drowning accidents are a severe problem …
Safety Tips for Pool Owners with New Puppies
Let us help you with a few tips on handling your new pet safely, regardless of having an in-ground pool. Dog Breeds Some dogs, such as retrievers or poodles, are excellent swimmers and belong to the hunting dog family. However, these dogs – especially retrievers – can leave a lot of hair behind, a big problem for filters. It is …
Hurricane Season is Here … Again!
Platinum Pools issues a yearly blog about the hurricane season; this year is no exception. We want to keep our customers informed. The amount of new pool owners has increased since the pandemic, and we cannot have them stay without knowing what to do or how to prepare for weather that can affect their home and the pool. So, let’s …
Stay Hydrated by the Pool
Enjoying the summer months by the pool is a staple for every family. However, a hot day by a pool in Houston can be dangerous without being hydrated properly. There is a misconception that people do not require to hydrate while in the water. Well, we got news for you: Swimming is a strenuous activity; it involves a lot of …
Can Sunscreen Affect a Swimming Pool’s Water?
In the last thirty years, swimmers have become more conscientious about skincare and avoiding skin damage caused by long hours exposed under the sun. Sunscreen products come in many formats, including spray. While people find ways to protect their skins from the sun, they forget how it can affect the pool’s water. However, it should be a regular part of a …
Sunglasses and Goggles – Essentials in the Pool Area
Summer’s finally here! Everyone is getting ready to plunge into a pool and have some fun. However, it can also be a time that can harm your eyes if not protected. According to WebMD, many patients come to the emergency room with “eye burns” each year. In this blog, we will mention the two essential eyewear articles you should have …
Keeping Your Children Safe by the Pool
Many fellow Texans may have enjoyed time with their children in a swimming pool, especially during the quarantine period. We all know that Summer is here, and it is our responsibility to give some tips on keeping themselves safe in the pool. Children and Drowning Accidents The highest rates of drowning deaths, according to the World Health Organization, are from …