Archive for the ‘Pools’ Category

Life can be pretty hectic. From deadlines at work, to keeping up with your kids’ hockey, soccer, T-ball, dance, and karate schedules – when you finally get home in the evening, relaxation should be a priority. That’s why when you’re a pool owner, hiring a professional to take care of the maintenance just makes sense. You don’t need to waste the limited time you have for relaxation on pool upkeep. […]

The warmer weather is just around the corner, and that means you’re closer to some long awaited pool time here in Ottawa. But if you’re dreading those inevitable tasks that come each year with that grand pool opening, then maybe it’s time you consider booking a Purewater pool opening. Getting your pool prepped and ready for the summer can be both thrilling and daunting. If you’re someone who tends to […]

It may be hard to believe, but we promise warmer, brighter days are just around the corner! It feels like we’re still shovelling our way out of mid-February’s record-breaking single day snowfall, but spring is almost here. If you’re a first-time pool owner and are unsure about how to get your pool ready for the summer, then simply follow these tips from Purewater. Even though it’s only early spring, these […]

When it comes to keeping your pool clean, there are a lot of equally crucial components that you need to keep top of mind. This is why we’ve created the Purewater A to Z Pool Care Guide that you can use to help you keep your pool in pristine condition. Alkalinity Total alkalinity refers to the total amount of alkaline substances (dissolved particles that have a pH higher than 7.0) […]

You may think that your work is done once your pool is winterized, but it’s not entirely true. There are a number of winter pool maintenance items that should be addressed so you don’t have any nasty surprises once you open your pool up again next year. We have provided you with the following winter pool care check-list: Make sure your pool cover is secure You know how nasty the […]

Are you confused yet? The care and maintenance of swimming pools and hot tubs is the subject of hundreds of thousands of opinions, and thanks to the Internet, every theory, theme, opinion and point of view is given seemingly equal weight. At Purewater we have a simple goal, to make your pool or spa care a SIMPLE PLEASURE.  Let us take the mystery out of water management!  Let us help you […]

Heard the buzz about salt water? Wondering if you should convert your pool? There’s a few things you need to consider first. Salt Water systems convert salt (sodium chloride) to chlorine (sodium hypochlorite) by passing lightly salted water through a series of electrically charged metal plates.  Salt water systems are therefore a method of CREATING or MANUFACTURING chlorine inside your pool.  A Salt System is not an ALTERNATIVE to chlorine, it IS chlorine. Salt Water systems do not replace […]

Many homeowners choose to open their pool on their own to save a bit of money. The process of opening your pool is relatively easy once you’ve done it a few times. The same cannot be said for closing a swimming pool, however. You might save a few bucks initially, but the damage you will do to your pool will cost you a lot down the road. You should consider […]

So Labour Day has come and gone and you are wondering what you should do with your outdoor pool. On the one hand, the summer was fun and you don’t want it to end, but on the other hand you want to give yourself enough time to close your pool and get ready for the winter. What if we told you keeping your pool open longer has many benefits? Read […]

Having a swimming pool during the dog days of summer is quite a treat, but who wants to spend more time maintaining it than enjoying it? The simple fact that swimming pools can be a headache is one of the main reasons why many homeowners don’t install one. However, proper swimming pool maintenance is not as hard as some people make it seem. Realistically, you only need to know about […]