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Reasons To Add A Pool Gazebo

Swimming pool owners in Scottsdale, Arizona from SwimRight Pool Service & Repair know that spending time around a swimming pool in the triple-digit weather in Arizona can be uncomfortable. They give reasons to add a pool gazebo and that is a great way to get out of the sun but stay outdoors and enjoy the weather — no matter how warm it gets.

Adding a pergola or an elegant gazebo poolside adds a level of ambiance to your backyard. The gazebo will enhance the view in your yard and could even increase the resale value of your home.

If the idea of climbing plants in the pool area is appealing, a gazebo is perfect for the climbing plants. You may also be able to nurture climbing vines and greenery as a way to add additional shade to the area.

Gazebos are used as a place to entertain and relax but to be in the midst of it all when it comes to the swimming pool. Gazebos can be constructed in many shapes – round, hexagonal, octagonal or square. They can be constructed in such a way as to create the illusion of seclusion or be used as a privacy “hedge.”

Reasons To Add A Pool Gazebo

  1. The gazebo can have a wooden floor or one paved with decorative tilers. The roof is typically not much higher than seven feet. They truly are beautiful additions to any backyard decor.
  2. Adding a gazebo to your yard, whether you boast a large backyard area or a small one, can add magnificence and elegance. This structure also offers an additional entertaining area for guests. Your gazebo will be a destination as wonderful as your swimming pool.
  3. If you love plants and the outdoors, then you’ll love a pergola. A pergola is – at its most basic – a series of horizontal timbers or wooden beams, supported by brick or stone pillars. They can also be built of timber over a paved floor or grass. A pergola is more than a self-contained structure and are great for climbing plants. The sides of pergolas are usually open although the climbing greenery can give it the appearance of being an enclosed space.

Add ornamental flower baskets or succulents to add greenery or intrigue to the gazebo. This is the best time of year for this type of project.

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Scottsdale Swimming pool chemicals

How to clean mold off the pool cover

We always tell our pool and hot tub customers to be diligent in the use of a pool cover. There are so many benefits from trapping the heated water, slowing the rate of evaporation, and keeping dirt and debris out, among others. We also know that mold can build up and here are tips on how to clean mold off the pool cover for Arizona pool owners.

The swimming pool contractors from SwimRight Pool Service & Repair understand that anytime you can take a swim or soak in the hot tub is one of the best times of the day. They do know that if you use a pool or a hot tub cover — which you should — there is the potential for mold growth.

It’s not the end of the world, but you certainly don’t want to use a cover that is dripping mold spores into your water.

How to clean mold off the pool cover

Her are tips to clean the pool or hot tub cover.

  1. Remove it
  2. Lay it in the yard in a space it won’t get walked on
  3. Prepare a bucket of a gallon of warm water, a teaspoon of mild detergent and a cup of bleach
  4. Wear gloves to protect your skin
  5. Buy a soft brush or a sponge. If you can find one with a long handle, your back will thank you
  6. Thoroughly clean off all the mold
  7. Rinse with clean water
  8. Let the cover dry thoroughly
  9. Use

If you’re new to pool ownership or if this is the year you decide to use your free time to swim or soak and not clean, give us a call!

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Pool cleaning basics for DIY pool owners

There is so much to know when you’re having a swimming pool constructed. The swimming pool and service professionals from SwimRight Pool Service & Repair also know that Arizona pool owners need to know all about pool cleaning and who to hire for that task. We offer pool cleaning basics for DIY pool owners, but remain available for those pool owners who want to use their free time to swim — not clean!

Keeping the pool water clean and bacteria-free and ensuring the pool equipment is operating as it should, is a lot of work! This information is great even if you have a pool maintenance professional because you will want to take on some light pool maintenance between service visits. It’s always great to be an informed pool owner, too.

Pool cleaning basics for DIY pool owners

What goes into pool cleaning and maintenance?

  1. Raking and skimming off any floating debris before it falls to the bottom of the pool.
  2. Brushing the pool walls and floors should be part of the daily cleaning even if you have to spread the brushing over a couple of days, the pool should be brushed thoroughly and completely at least two times a week.
  3. A vacuuming of the pool after the brushing has been accomplished is part of pool cleaning basics. You can use a manual or an automatic vacuum — ask us to explain the differences.
  4. Testing the water chemistry regularly.

Ask us what pool supplies and equipment you should keep on hand and for a quick lesson on reading and understanding the water chemistry readings so you’re prepared to add the chemicals necessary to bring the chemistry back in balance.

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Is it time to resurface your Arizona pool?

How do you know whether it’s time to resurface your Arizona pool? The swimming pool service contractors in Scottsdale, AZ from SwimRight Pool Service & Repair can help you decide whether the time is right. There will come a time in every pool owners’ life when the pool resurfacing project will need to be planned.

Gunite pools need to be acid-washed occasionally and that might mean it won’t need a total resurfacing. A pool resurfacing project is typically beyond the skill level of the average DIY pool owner. Give us a call and let’s talk about what goes into this project and you can decide whether you want to attempt it.

We can recommend ways to extend the life of the pool plaster and how to make the surfaces last longer and allow you to put off — for a while — the resurfacing.

Is it time to resurface your Arizona pool?

Why should you resurface?

  1. Breathes new life into the beauty of your pool
  2. Protects the pool’s integrity by addressing any potential cracks or leak-prone areas
  3. To remove stains

Resurfacing the pool can be a stand-alone project combined with a complete remodel. Resurfacing the pool pays itself in the additional years of life it adds to it. If you’re wondering whether your pool needs this project, just ask us the next time we pay a service and maintenance visit.

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Scottsdale Swimming pool safety

7 tips for adding pool safety measures

With all the decisions you’re making when you become a swimming pool owner, are you giving safety enough consideration? The swimming pool service and repair professionals from SwimRight Pools in Scottsdale, Arizona offer 7 tops for adding pool safety measures.

Pool safety needs to be front of mind all the time. This is especially true when you have young children and pets in the house. That being said, no one should ever swim alone because you just don’t know when a medical emergency might happen and if you’re alone it could turn into a tragic event.

One of the many layers of protection we recommend is pool alarms. With so many options for pool alarms available, how do you know what to choose?

Consider this info from the US Consumer Product Safety commission about the various types of alarms:

  1. Subsurface disturbance sensors. These are affixed below the surface and sound an alarm when the water is disturbed
  2. Surface wave sensors. These float on the water and sound an alarm when the water is disturbed.
  3. Wristband sensor. This is worn by a child and the alarm goes off if the wristband gets wet.

The CPSC study tested different alarm devices in six different types of backyard pool shapes and depths. Its goal was to determine whether surface and subsurface wave sensors would alarm when a test object entered the pool. It also tested whether the wristband would alarm without fail when exposed to the pool water. It also tested for false alarms like rain, wind, a pool toy or debris dropping into the pool.

7 tips for adding pool safety measures

The test results indicated:

  1. surface sensors didn’t operate with as much reliability as the subsurface sensors did.
  2. subsurface sensors were more consistent in alarming when they were supposed to and less likely to trigger a false alarm.
  3. wristband sensors reliably sounded an alarm each time it was submerged to pool water and other water sources – a hose or faucet.

Here are features to talk with us about and consider when making a pool alarm decision:

  • Ease of installation
  • Tamper-resistant/tamper proof
  • Remote receiver with a range of up to 200 feet or more
  • Low battery indicator
  • Choose one that is recommended for the size, shape and depth of your pool
  • Ability to detect an object as light as 10 pounds
  • An alarm that is loud and distinct enough to not be mistaken for background noises and one that sounds within 20 seconds

Give us a call and let’s talk about layers of safety for your pool. Don’t forget the pool fence, automatic locking mechanism and an alarmed fence gate.

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5 Reasons To Get A Concrete Pool

As swimming pool service contractors in Scottsdale, Arizona we clean concrete, fiberglass and vinyl liner pools. Each one has a unique way of cleaning and maintenance and our experienced pool service contractors can keep your pool running and looking like new. When it comes to pool construction materials we know there are 5 reasons to get a concrete pool.

Regardless of the pool construction material you opt for, make sure you plan for how — and who — will keep the pool water clean. There is nothing worse in an Arizona summer than not having access to your backyard pool because it’s algae-ridden. When you’re diligent in cleaning the pool or when you hire a pool maintenance pro you can rest assured that the pool water will remain clean and ready for you to use when you’re ready to jump in.

5 Reasons To Get A Concrete Pool

If you’re new to pool ownership and are still on the fence about what construction material to get, here are a few concrete aka gunite considerations.

  1. Concrete, more than any other pool, will increase your home’s resale value.
  2. They are a great investment for the long term. You get your money’s worth with a concrete pool project.
  3. They enhance the beauty and ambiance of your yard and make you want to be outdoors in an Arizona summer.
  4. They won’t spring a leak.
  5. With concrete, you have more design options than with any other material. If you have a dream for a unique pool shape, concrete should be your go to.

The bottom line: A concrete swimming pool is a unique choice for families seeking a unique flair with their swimming pool design. They do take longer to construct, but the wait is worth it once you know you’ll be spending decades enjoying your custom built swimming pool. Give us a call during the construction process and let us give you an estimate for your pool maintenance needs.

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3 reasons to learn to swim

There are so many reasons to learn to swim, especially if you — like many other people across the country — are staying close to home for vacations and are having your own family swimming pool constructed. The pool contractors from SwimRight Pool Service & Repair in Scottsdale, AZ offer up 3 reasons to learn to swim and we know you can add more of your own personal reasons.

Swimming is great exercise, something anyone of any age can do and is a way to spend family time together and build memories. There are ways to learn to swim — whether you teach your family or if you take swimming lessons passing along swim knowledge and safety is crucial for making the pool the safest “room in the house.”

Here are three things to keep in mind when starting to swim:

3 reasons to learn to swim

  • Know the rules of the water: The rules of the water mean that those who are in the water need to have a healthy respect for it at all times. Those who can’t swim should stay in the shallow end of the pool and the shallow end should be clearly marked to delineate it from the deep end. Whether you’re in the shallow end or not, you should also wear a life vest — this goes for children who know how to swim — safety first.
  • Ease your way into the water: Once you’re in the shallow end, lower yourself little by little until you have submerged yourself up to your chest then eventually go underwater. Hold onto the side of the swimming pool as you ease your way in and work up the nerve to put your head underwater. Take a deep breath before you put your face in the water and take time to just get used to the feeling of the water on your face. Work your way up to holding onto the side of the pool, putting your face in the water and kicking your legs back so that you’re floating.
  • Learn to tread water: Treading water is a lifesaver and everyone needs to learn this. This will be something that will be taught if you take swimming lessons no matter what your age.

These are just a few of the many things you need to do to learn to swim — or to teach your family to swim. Remember, it’s better safe than sorry and your children should wear life vests, even if they know how to swm. It should go without saying that no one should ever swim alone — even the strongest swimmer in the household.

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Why in pool steps need to be cleaned

Pre-pool opening and during the season swim maintenance should involve a thorough cleaning of the pool walls and floors during pool maintenance visits. This thorough cleaning also involves cleaning the swimming pool steps. Whether you have metal steps or built-in pool steps, they need to be cleaned, the top, bottom, sides and behind the steps and ladder. We have tips for why in pool steps need to be cleaned, how and why.

Ignoring these areas of your pool could lead to algae bloom and a green pool — no one wants that. When we pay a service visit to your Scottsdale, Arizona pool, the contractors from SwimRight Pool Service & Repair will pay special attention to the steps. They know, from experience, that algae are sneaking and if they can hang on through a few pool cleanings, they can take over your water and make it unswimmable.

Because the steps in your pool are constantly surrounded by water, they can become slimy and could become resistant to the pool chemicals. Also, slippery steps could lead to an accident.

Why in pool steps need to be cleaned

Here are some of the, um… steps… we take to clean the pool steps:

  1. If this is a first-time clean, we may recommend lowering the water levels so the steps can be thoroughly and completely scrubbed to loosen any bacteria or algae. Any larger pieces will be vacuumed up and after the first cleaning, a brushing without having to lower the water should be sufficient.
  2. A pool cleaning solution will be applied to the brush and the steps and it will be cleaned and vacuumed.
  3. Between service visits, you may want to invest in a robotic cleaner because it can be dropped onto the steps and will move around and brush off any debris or bacteria and then vacuum it up as it moves forward. Sometimes, though there is no substitute for gold old-fashioned elbow grease.

Give us a call if you’d like an estimate for a pool cleaning — either for the season or for an occasional deep clean before or after parties, or prior to closing the pool or opening it for the season.

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Solar makes sense for AZ pool owners

Swimming pool owners in Arizona may not think they need or want to heat the water but solar makes sense for AZ pool owners, especially for those cool desert nights. The swimming pool contractors from SwimRight, Scottsdale AZ pool service contractors explain that a solar heater makes sense. Harness the power of the sun and heat the pool water when necessary.

In years past, heating a pool was a costly undertaking but with solar-powered systems more prevalent and the costs coming down, a heat pump really added to your electric bill regardless of how temperate the water was. 

Solar swimming pool heaters and heat pumps make so much sense and are an efficient way to heat the pool water, especially when we see so much sunny weather in Arizona! Solar is more efficient and effective especially in AZ than gas, electric or oil heaters, solar heat pumps cost less to operate, making them a more attractive option.

Solar makes sense for AZ pool owners

Solar heaters have an option for temperature control so you won’t be swimming in bathtub warm water — well unless you want to. Solar heating systems include:

  • A solar heat collector.
  • Filter. This removes debris before the water is pumped through the solar heat collector
  • Pump. This circulates the water through the filter and collector and then back to the pool
  • Flow control valve. This can be either an automatic or manual device that diverts the pool water through the solar collector

It could cost around $4,000 or more for a solar-powered heater but you’ll find that within a year and a half to seven years (depending on how often and how warmly you heat the water) it will pay for itself. For their costs, a solar heat pump lasts longer than other heat pump types. If you’re looking to cut down on monthly utility bills and use the environment to heat your pool, a solar heat cover is a way to go.

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Tips for upgrading your poolside furniture

It may be steaming hot outdoors, but if you’ve spent your week indoors in the air conditioning you may be yearning for poolside time. If you look at the pool area and it’s not as great as you hoped it would be we have tips for upgrading your poolside furniture to make outdoor living as comfortable as your living room.

There is no better place to relax than poolside and if you have a well-furnished swimming pool deck. There are myriad shapes, styles and materials for pool and patio furniture. There are the traditional webbed lounge styles, hammocks and hand-hewn wooden furniture.

Tips for upgrading your poolside furniture

Styles

In the past, you may not have cared if your pool furniture was mismatched but today everyone wants the patio and poolside to be comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. Sure you can have mismatched styles and fabrics, but even then people are mixing and matching with purpose and with a unifying theme or color.

Furniture in matching and complementary styles and colors whether lounges or chairs or complete outdoor patio sets including outdoor eating areas lure you to spend time outside.

Whether contemporary or modern, a central color theme and furniture style pulls the whole outdoor living area together.

Furniture materials

Choose from wrought iron or cypress and cedar are durable woods that are popular for outdoor furniture. Cedar and cypress can withstand the water swimmers drip onto it when they’re coming out of the pool and are looking for a place to relax and dry off. These woods both age well and can last for decades. If you’re looking for an option that is a little less expensive choose aluminum frame furniture. This furniture can stand up to years of use and weather.

Cushion fabrics

Ask us for insight into what the best fabrics for withstanding weather and prolonged exposure to chlorine-soaked bathing suits. Choose from vinyl, polyester and various cottons made specifically for outdoor use. If you have children you might want to choose a material that is easy to be cleaned in the event drinks are spilled.

Colors

Decide if you want your colors to be bold and bright or soft and muted or a mixture. Do you want a splash of colors reminiscent of a jungle or floral garden? Do you want colors that offer a feeling of zen once you lower yourself into a chair after a swim or when you’re serving meals al fresco.

Don’t make a rush decision because it is a major investment. We also urge you to dress in shorts and sit in furniture before you buy it. If it’s not comfortable during a “trial sit” it won’t be comfortable to a long time relaxation session.