The JB Elite Services Blog

Nine times out of ten, pools are quite happy to be left alone. However, when headaches do happen, they tend to be big ones! From murky green algal blooms to clogged filters, it can sometimes feel like swimming pools wait until they sense the car leaving the driveway before they start misbehaving. However, with a few simple steps you can guarantee returning home to clear, sparkling water. Here’s how.

There are many reasons why environmentally friendly pools are an attractive option. From reducing the carbon footprint to cutting down on running costs, a careful investment can go a long way. Thankfully, creating a more ecologically sustainable home swimming pool doesn’t have to involve turning off the heater or ditching the chemicals. Here are 6 simple ways to keep your pool the right type of green.

The surface finish of the walls and floor of your swimming pool is the first thing people see. It’s the finish of the pool surfaces thatt will set how the water looks. It gives the pool its own distinct personality. There are many facets to what effects the finish imparts. Knowing the basics is the first step to choosing the best finish for your pool to deliver a vibrant and elegant look.

Knowing you have done your best to ensure safety makes for better relaxation and enjoyment of your swimming pool. While constant vigilance is always a requirement, establishing basic routines to keep users safe is easier and less time-consuming than you may think.

Your swimming pool is a superb investment for your family. With a little care and attention it will last a lifetime even if that means refurbishment at some point. It’s not difficult to keep your pool in optimal condition with regular cleaning and occasional topping up of chemicals. Light daily care with weekly check-ups is all an owner really needs to do.

The joy and pleasure that a swimming pool provides makes it a highly desirable garden feature, especially for families with children. What better way to keep the kids busy during that endless summer holiday? Planning to invest in a pool is exciting, an opportunity limited only by space and budget. Here are some factors to consider that should help to narrow down what kind of pool would best suit you:

A home swimming pool means years of fun for you, your family and your friends. Maintenance is easier and cheaper than you might think, but it is important to keep on top of basic maintenance to keep your pool safe and clean. Many of these checks can be carried out yourself.

You want to be proud of your investment as the years go by and keep it looking at its best as well as ensuring it’s always ready for family fun. Weathering through the seasons causes inevitable deterioration and some effects can be repaired as they occur. However, inevitably the passage of time takes its toll and you may consider refurbishment. But what indicators should you watch for that might indicate that it’s time for refurbishment?

The water in your swimming pool probably comes from the mains supply, the same source as our drinking water. But once your pool is filled, it immediately becomes subject to whatever dust and debris is floating about in the air and sitting in the water lines even before the first bather gets in for a dip. Keeping pool water safe and fit for use is a constant duty of care throughout the summer months. Knowing what chemicals are required to achieve that is important, but also appreciating just why they are needed provides valuable context and understanding.

Preparing a pool for overwintering is called “winterising” and is a really important task for prolonging the life of your pool. Winter weather conditions in the UK are rarely drastic enough to create the depth of ice required to exert tremendous force against the pool walls but you never know what conditions this winter will bring.