August 2024 Newsletter

*Weekly Cleaning

*Equipment Repair and Replacement

*Underground Leak Repair

*Chemicals & Supplies

*Computerized Water Analysis

*Renovation: Replaster, Tile, Coping & Decking

*Leak Detection

Hot Diggity! We've made it to August, y'all! We hope that everyone has recovered from Hurricane Beryl and what a sneaky little lass that one was!

We did a bit of digging and found some of those special dates for August that we usually don't hear about. We've picked out a few food-related ones like National Root Beer Float Day (8/6 - A nice little summer treat if you ask us!), National Filet Mignon Day (8/13), National Potato Day (8/19), Chocolate Pecan Pie Day (8/20) and National Waffle Day (8/24). A few that we find sweet like National Spoil Your Dog Day (8/10), National Black Cat Appreciation Day (8/17 - Wouldn't this day be better suited for October?) and National Senior Citizens Day (8/21). We also found World Mosquito Day (8/20 - Umm, no thank you! Sorry, not sorry, skeeters!) and Frankenstein Day (8/30 - We weren't aware that "Frank" had his own special day!).

We'll quit messing around and get to this month's newsletter:

This month's featured product is Poolife Turboshock Shock Treatment. You can buy it as a 1 pound bag ($10.99 plus tax, by the case ($99.60 plus tax) or a 25 pound bucket ($176.99 plus tax). Poolife Turboshock Shock Treatment is safe for all pool surfaces, combats algae and bacteria, dissolves quickly and keeps water clean and clear.

TIPS FOR BEFORE AND AFTER A HURRICANE OR STORM

BEFORE THE STORM:

 *Fill the pool: Filling the pool with water adds weight to keep it in the ground. Draining it can damage the foundation.

*Remove loose items: Bring patio furniture, trash cans, and other items indoors to avoid    them becoming projectiles during the storm. If you do need to remove items from the pool area, do so as soon as possible after the storm to prevent damage to the pool finish.

*  Add chlorine and algae control: Add chlorine pool shock to prevent contamination from debris and storm water, and algae control to eliminate organic contaminants.

* Turn off electricity: Turn off the circuit breakers at the main electrical panel for pool equipment.

*  Store accessories and covers: Remove all pool floats, toys, and accessories before the storm.

AFTER THE STORM:

* Remove debris: Use a skimmer and brush to remove dirt and debris from the pool walls and floor. This will also help you identify any problems with the pool's surfacing, tiling, or equipment.

* Clean the filter and skimmer baskets: These components are important for water circulation and filtration, so make sure to clean them after removing debris.

* Shock and balance the water: Run the pump and filter until the water clears.

Little Pearls of Wisdom for August:

*Saharan dust, wayward leaves, dirt and other debris, oh my! All excellent reasons to be sure that you are checking those skimmer and pump baskets in-between your weekly visits. And while you're cleaning those baskets out, be sure to check for broken or cracked baskets.

*If you haven't had a filter clean post-Beryl you may want to think about getting one done due to all the debris that probably got into your pool after the storm. Not to mention that pesky algae that may have plagued your pool afterwards. Give us a call (713-665-4441), text us (832-780-5955), or email us (info@sweetwaterpoolandpatio.com) to schedule.

*We now offer leak detection service. Give us a call, or email us, for more information.

*Lastly, check out our website at www.sweetwaterpoolandpatio.com. You can access any of our past newsletters by clicking on "Blog" at the top of the page and then searching through "Archives".