Ideal skimmer for removing debris from surface of a pool or hot tub. Sturdy, 1-piece frame of unbreakable, No-mar plastic with deep reversible net of blue polypro nylon mesh. Compatible with a telescopic pole or can be handheld.
Maintaining Your Backyard Pool: The Ultimate Guide
Owning a backyard pool is a luxury, but it does come with its own set of chores and responsibilities. By ensuring your pool is regularly maintained, your pool will remain clean, safe, and ready for enjoyment all summer long.
At Pleasants Hardware, we offer a wide range of products to help you keep your pool in top condition. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to take proper care of your backyard pool.
Regular Cleaning
Keeping your pool clean of debris and bugs is essential for maintaining water quality and overall hygiene. We recommend skimming the surface daily to remove any and all leaves, debris, or insects.
In addition to skimming daily, using a pool vacuum to clean the pool floor and walls at least once a week will also ensure the cleanliness in your pool. A good pool brush will also be helpful should you need to scrub off any algae or dirt from the pool walls.
Bristle brush vinyl liner pool vacuum head. No metal parts to rust. Makes cleaning pool floors simple and hassle-free. Features a durable brush and bumper with a clamshell nozzle. Specially designed for above ground pools. Compatible with either 1-1/4-inch or 1-1/2-inch vacuum hose. Attaches to standard 1-1/4-inch pole (not included).
Water Circulation and Filtration
Proper water circulation and filtration are crucial to keep your pool water clear and free from contaminants. We recommend running your pool pump and filter system for at least 8 hours a day.
It is also critical to clean the filter regularly to ensure it operates efficiently. With storms or heavy use of your pool, the filter can be impacted even with daily cleaning. And if your filter is dirty, it won’t be able to remove impurities effectively. HTH Pool Filter Cleaner is great at helping your pool maintain clear water by keeping your pool filter working at maximum performance.
D.E. filter aid helps maintain amazingly blue water by keeping your D.E. pool filter working at maximum performance. Even with regular cleaning, storms or heavy use can take a toll on your pool water making this product important for maintenance and cleaning. D.E. stands for diatomaceous earth, a filter media that traps even the smallest particles and debris (as much as 20 times smaller than sand or cartridge filters, or 2 to 6 micron particles) and restores filter efficiency. This product is great for all swimming pools that use D.E. sand filters, including salt water systems.
Pool filter cleaner is an essential part of your regular maintenance routine. It quickly and effectively cleans your pool filter to improve filtration efficiency, prolong the life of your filter, and turn a murky swimming pool into a beautiful oasis. As a multi-purpose formula it is great for deep cleaning all filter types and acts as a backwash aid for D.E. and sand filters. This product is compatible with all swimming pools and all filter types.
Chemical Balance
Maintaining the correct chemical balance in your pool water is vital to prevent algae growth, bacteria, and other harmful microorganisms. It is important to test your pool water at least twice a week using a reliable pool testing kit. Adjust the levels of chlorine, pH, alkalinity, and calcium hardness as needed by adding in PacifiClear Chlorine Tablets or using HTH pH Up or HTH pH Down.
6-Way test kit. Allows every pool owner to test for 6 key elements (total chlorine, bromine, pH, total alkalinity, total hardness, and cyanuric acid or CYA). You get quick, accurate results so you can balance your pool water. Best of all, it works with all pool types, including vinyl-lined and salt water systems. Comes in a resealable, convenient storage case.
3 In. Trichlor chlorinating tablets are self stabilized with a built in stabilizer containing cyanuric acid, which helps prevent sunlight from degrading the chlorine. 90% available chlorine is released when the product is dissolved in water and works continually to kill bacteria, control algae, and destroy the organic contaminants in water. Upon contact with chlorine, bacteria and other contaminants are oxidized. Simplifies pool care with long lasting routine chlorination via convenient skimmer, feeder, or floater application. Gentle on pool equipment and surfaces. Ideal for all pool surfaces. Clears up hazy water and helps prevent future algae growth.
Shock Treatment
Shocking your pool weekly (or after heavy use) will help kill any bacteria or algae that may be present. A shock treatment involves adding a high dose of chlorine to the water to destroy contaminants quickly and efficiently. We recommend either HTH Pool Shock or PacifiClear Pool Shock for shock treatments as they help keep the water crystal clear and safe for swimming.
All-in-1 weekly shock formula. Increases chlorine levels, kills and prevents bacteria and algae, reduces eye and skin irritation, prevents stains from metals, prevents scale, improves filtration, and softens water all with results in 24 hours. Traditional chlorine products contain cyanuric acid (CYA). When too much CYA builds up, it can cause overstabilization or chlorine lock, cloud your water, and cause algae growth. The fast-acting, fast-dissolving Cal Hypo based formula provides chlorination without adding extra CYA for a beautiful sparkle all season. Its ideal for all pool surfaces and will not fade your liner
Granular form of chlorine used to chlorinate, sanitize, and disinfect swimming pools. Contains 65% available chlorine. Convenient, easy to use, and fast dissolving. Chlorine is released when the product is dissolved in water and works continually to prevent growth of algae and bacteria. Used for shocking or super chlorinating pool water to destroy organic contaminants and clear up hazy water. Can also be used as a sanitizer and disinfectant for: sewage and waste water applications, sanitize wells and natural springs, industrial water treatment, aquaculture, poultry plants, and kills and prevents growth of mold and fungi.
Algae Prevention and Treatment
Algae can quickly turn your pool water from blue and clear to green and slimy. To prevent algae from growing, use an algaecide regularly and ensure proper filtration and chemical balance. By preventing algae from the get go, you will reduce the overall pool chemical treatment cost. If you’ve noticed algae forming, treat it immediately with a fast acting algaecide to prevent it from spreading.
16 Oz. treats 10,000 gallons of pool water every 3 months to prevent algae growth. Add 32 Oz. per 10,000 gallons for severe algae growth. Kills and prevents blue-green, black, and mustard algae. Reduces overall pool chemical treatment cost by killing existing algae growth and preventing future outbreaks. Non-staining, non-foaming, odor free, and non-irritating. Ideal for spring start-up, season end closing, and when leaving on vacation to ensure a clean pool.
Strong algae control formula that provides up to 3 months of protection. The non-foaming, non-staining and fast-acting formula both kills and prevents extreme amounts of stubborn green, black, and mustard algae for a season of crystal clear pool water. Simply add directly to your swimming pool water and dive right back in. Compatible with all swimming pool types and works great with HTH shock products.
Enjoy Your Pool with Fun Accessories
Don’t forget to add some fun to your pool with our selection of pool floats and accessories! Whether you’re lounging or playing, we have a variety of floats to enhance your pool experience. Choose from a hot pink flamingo float, a TRex Noodle, a Mermaid Shell Float, or a Kool Lounge Chair. Our variety of pool accessories are sure to help add some extra fun to your pool days.
Jumbo-sized, 36-inch pool tube float. Transparent ring is filled with pink glitter that has a holographic rainbow effect in the sunlight. Will hold up to a 200-pound person. Measures approximately 50 In. x 51 In. x 36 In. Made of durable PVC (polyvinyl chloride) material.
Mermaid Collection Super Noodle. This multicolor vinyl pool float will be a blast on a warm summer day, and is ideal for gatherings with family and friends. Made of heavy-duty PVC (polyvinyl chloride) for long-lasting fun.
For all your pool maintenance needs, visit your neighborhood Pleasants Hardware, where we offer top brands like HTH and PacifiClear. Plus, with our same day pickup option, you can quickly get the products you need to keep your pool pristine and inviting.
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