Heavy rains are capable of wreaking havoc in your house. From creating water puddles in your backyard to causing slight damage to your exterior, heavy rains can be a nuisance. If you have a swimming pool in your house, the rain can cause even more trouble.
Rainwater won't only cause your pool water to overflow - damaging the surrounding area - but will also negatively affect the alkaline and pH levels of the pool. In addition, the rain also brings contaminants with you and leave your pool dirty. You might wonder that all of these issues occur after a spell of heavy rains.
Even though it is true that light rainfall will not have a big impact, it still has the potential to mess with your swimming pool. So, as a general rule, follow these amazing tips that you can follow after a heavy rain spell to keep your pool water clean and clear and for increased pool safety.

1. Check Your Water Level

Once the rain stops, inspect your pool thoroughly. First, check your pool's water level. If the water is way past the mid skimmer level, immediately drain your pool to take the water down. High water levels will mess with your pool's chemistry and leave the water dirty.

2. Shock the Pool

Because of the rainwater in your pool, some of the chlorine present in the water will get lost. This is because the chlorine is used to fight off the contaminants, brought in by the rain, in the pool. Shocking your pool will increase the chlorine levels in the pool.

3. Brush and Vaccum the Pool Floor

The first thing that you notice about your pool is the water on the surface. Once you have cleaned it, it's time to go deep down and scrub the floor of the pool. Begin the cleaning process by scrubbing the walls and the stairs of the pool. Once the scrubbing is done, vacuum the floor for the best results. Sometimes, harmful debris is left behind on the floor of the pool. These objects then hurt swimmers who accidentally step on them.

4. Test Your Water

As mentioned above, the rainwater often disturbs the pool chemistry. This is why it is essential to test your pool water right after the rain. This step will also help you adjust chemicals to rebalance your water. After the rain, you may notice that pH levels of poolwater are not balanced or the chlorine levels are insanely low. To rebalance the water, add the necessary chemicals in your pool water to make sure that the water doesn't turn green or cloudy rain in case it rains again.

Summary

​Who would have thought that pool maintenance is such an elaborate process? After heavy rainfall, it is essential that you pay attention to your pool and keep it clean. In case you forget to carry out pool maintenance, you will end with more pool-related problems. Since the chlorine level in the water will be low, the pool water will not be as clean as it used to be and will even lead to a skin infection if you go in it for a quick swim. 

Instead of installing a pool fence along the perimeter of the pool, many homeowners decide to cover the area of the pool with pool covers. These covers are a good way to protect pool water from trash and litter.
However, pool covers often come with a legion of problems of their own. During the fall and winter seasons, pool covers are prone to maximum damage. Many homeowners don't pay attention to the damage caused to the pool covers as they are more interested in keeping their pools safe.
It is noteworthy that the safety of the pool is directly dependent on the safety of pool covers. If your covers are tampered with, they cannot keep your pool water free from debris or other impurities. You might wonder what are the common problems that can be caused to your pool cover. Let's take a look.

1. Snow-Covered Covers

The harsh winter often leaves its memories in the form of mountains of snow. But if this mound of snow is on your pool cover, you should be alarmed as this may cause the cover to either sag or rip. However, don't try to get rid of snow using shovels. Instead, wait for the snow to melt and then use a water pump to pump it off. Whenever you see excessive water on your pool cover, make sure to get rid of it as excess water can attract worms which will in turn attract birds who can peck through your cover.

2. Ripped Cover

Tree branches, debris, or even sharp nails of animals can rip the delicate fabric of pool cover. Patches on pool covers are quite common and you cannot possibly replace your cover with a new one because one small patch. However, do buy a patch kit to cover small patches. In case of large patches, consider replacing the cover at the earliest.

3. The Cover is Saturated with Leaves

The fall is the season where leaves fall from the trees, giving way to the new ones. However, when these leaves begin to accumulate on your pool cover, they can easily destroy its surface. Keep a pool leaf rake with you to clean the pool covers regularly.

4. Cover Slips Into the Pool

Sometimes, pool covers cannot hold the weight of the accumulated snow or leaves/debris and begin sinking into the pool. This causes the dirty water - standing on the pool cover - to seep into the pool. In this way, your pool water will probably get algae for which you have to carry out proper cleaning of the pool before bringing it to a usable condition. In addition, loose pool covers can also create a dangerous situation for your pets and children as they can trip into the pool. Use either water tubes to secure the covers or tighten the straps that hold the cover's taut.
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Summary

​If you want to keep your pool safe without installing iron gates around it, pool covers are a good option to go with. Pool covers look easy to maintain, but if you are not punctual with their regular maintenance, they may cause a lot of problems.

Many homeowners love to have a swimming pool in their homes. It is a great feature to add in your home as it provides a great deal of entertainment to the people of all age living in the house. In summer, you can have a large-scale pool party at your house and let your friends have an awesome time with you.
Whether or not you live with children, you should always take proper security measures if you have a pool at your house. The number of pool-related accidents, including drowning, in at-home pools is increasing rapidly. This calls for homeowners to install strict measures to ensure that the area around the pool is properly secured.
You may have read about installing a fence around the pool. This provides a considerable level of protection to homeowners and many people have been quick in installing pool barriers. However, when it comes to installing a lock on pool gates, homeowners have divided opinion. While some believe that it will provide an additional benefit, many are not sure whether installing a lock is beneficial at all.
When it comes to safety feature, the more the better. If you need some more reasons to help you decide whether you should go for a lock, here are some benefits of having a lock on your pool gates.

1. Reducing the Risk of Accidents

You will be surprised to know that many cases of the accidental drowning of children under the age of five occur when the parents are in the home. A short distraction can lead to devastating accidents. A small child can easily open a fence's gate. But if you have a lock on your gate, you will limit your children's access to the pool. Obviously, your children will require an adult to open the lock. This means that every time they think about going into the pool, they will have adult supervision. There is nothing greater than your child's safety. And, a lock on your fence's gate promises that safety.

2. The Authorities Ask You to Do So

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, the agency that works independently to ensure that safety of consumer products, recommend homeowners to install a lockable gate in a pool fence system. This underscores the importance of having a lock on your fence.

3. Minimum Use

While spending the entire summer in the pool appears to be tempting, it isn't good to spend a large number of hours inside a pool. The pool water contains chlorine which isn't good for your body. When you have a locked gate, your children as well as you will not be tempted to dive inside a pool every other hour.

Summary

​American newspapers are unfortunately filled with horrific stories where families have lost their young children due to accidental drownings in at-home pools. The current stats show that all homeowners need to take extra measures to ensure pool safety. Installing a pool in your house is a great way to provide an outdoor activity to your children, the only thing that you have to ensure is that this outdoor feature is properly secured. 

Swimming pools are a great feature of any household that increases the financial value of a house. In warmer parts of the country, many homeowners install a swimming pool to beat the heat of summer. But while assessing the benefits of a swimming pool, we cannot ignore the dark side of owning a swimming pool.
In America, the number of pool-related incidents is on the rise. Many homeowners are even considering not to have this facility in the house. While homeowners have the option to install a fence around the swimming pool, many don't find a fence to be visually appealing. For them, there is another option available: pool covers. And, if you are not sure whether you should go for a pool cover, read on to find out the benefits of a pool cover.

1. Provide Safety

As discussed above, pool covers are a good way to provide safety to your children and pets. Viny covers are a great product to use as they are built to withstand the weight of both animals and humans. In case, your children or pet accidentally fell into the pool, the cover will be able to save them from drowning.

2. Covers on Indoor Pools

The hall in which an indoor pool is installed is generally controlled by a dehumidification system which manages the amount of evaporation. By covering an indoor pool, you will bring down the amount of evaporation in the area.

3. Sunlight Protection

How will you feel to enter a swimming pool with hot water during the summer? This just beats the purpose of having a swimming pool in your house. But, what can you do to protect it? At this point, installing a shade is a major expense that you cannot afford. To resolve this problem, you should consider getting a pool cover. The blazing sun will be unable to raise the temperature of the water inside a covered pool. You can easily relax in your swimming pool on a sunny day.

4. Maintenance Cost

Cleaning a swimming pool seems like an impossible task. Even after spending hours on the cleaning, you will still find leaves and other debris lying on the surface. A pool cover is a good way to keep these materials away. The pool will not let stray leaves from entering the water. You can easily clean the cover and get rid of shedding shrubs or dirt or stray plastic wrappers.   

5. Reduced Chemical Use

Because of dirt and other debris in your swimming pool, you have to occasionally use the chemical to purify the water. With pool covers, you can bring down the use of chemicals.

Summary

​Pool covers are available in different shapes and sizes. A cover can also be customized depending on the design of your pool. It is a beneficial investment which every homeowner should make. Also, you don't have to worry about how to install a cover on your pool. Professionals from a pool fencing company will take care of the installation. 
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We shouldn't be repeating the horrifying details of the accidents that have resulted in the death of young children due to pool-related accidents. This only confirms the assertion that all pools should be surrounded by proper fencing so that such accidents can be avoided.
Also, water-related accidents are dangerous. You have too little time to react and save the person. You may have read about the phenomenon called dry drowning where the water gets into the lungs. The death because of this phenomenon occurs hours after a person has been taken out of the pool. This is shared to tell you about the gravity of the situation so that you'd take prompt steps to strengthen the protection around your pool.
In the same manner, many families have lost their pets because of their negligence and lack of attention to an important cause. When installing a pool in their homes, many people forget to consider their pets' safety around the pool. As a result of which many people have faced heart-wrenching accidents that could have avoided, had these people taken proper safety precautions. It is important to understand that your pets are just like a family member. It is essential to take steps to maximize their security around your house. This is why it is important to create awareness among pet owners so that they can take steps before anything worse happens.
Most of the time, accidents involving pets happen because of lack of knowledge of pet owners. Here are some facts that will help pet owners understand what steps should be taken to increase the safety of their fur babies.

Your Pet Cannot Swim

This is a popular belief that the cats can't swim. In fact, cats don't like water. So they avoid going into the pool. If you have seen a video on YouTube of some cat swimming in a pool, don't try this at home. Your cat actually will freak out even if a drop of water touches it. Regardless of this, it is safe to assume that many cat owners would keep their pets away from the pool. But dog owners are enthusiastic about bringing their pets to the poolside. Here, it is important to understand that not all breeds of dogs swim. So, you shouldn't assume that your pet is safe in the water. The chances are they might be having trouble.

Supervise Your Dog's Time in the Pool

Don't let your dog in the pool when you're not around. You have to let it swim under your watchful signs. Look for any signs of distress on your dogs so that you can easily let it out in case you feel that they are having trouble while finding their way out of the pool. Also, train your dog so that they can find their way to the pool steps on their own. But remember, when it's dark, your pet may have a hard time finding their way back to the land.

Put Up a Safety Fence

​For your pet's safety, it is essential that you put a safety fence around your pool. Monitor your pet's activity and always be present when your dog is splashing in the pool.

Summary

​Follow these tips to let your dog have a fun time in the pool in a secure environment. 

Pools are a good feature that increases the overall value of your house. If you have a pool in your house, your children, and even you, can have the most relaxing summer. In fact, the installment is also ideal for pool parties where you can go wild all night.
But with so many benefits, there is also a dark side to the swimming pool - the side which comprises major and horrible pool accidents. Many pool owners are cautious of pool safety and try to make sure that their pools are properly covered. Here are the most common accidents that can happen because of the swimming pool:

1. Drowning
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Some shocking statistics reveal that between 2005 and 2009, in the period of just five years, at least 3,500 fatal drownings occurred. This means that during this period, each day at least 10 people, including children, were drying in a non-boating drowning incident. This damning figure highlights the fact that the pool in your house can be a death cell if you haven't taken proper precautions. Also, it is also critical to have supervision if you are using your pool. This supervision is not restricted for children only. Drowning takes seconds and the sad part is that the person doesn't get the chance to help himself/herself. It is better to have someone nearby who can act quickly and prevent any untoward incident from happening. Besides drowning in water, there's another phenomenon called dry drowning. Here, a person dies after he or she has inhaled water into their lungs. A person can come out of the pool looking fine, but may complain of unease within the 24 hours. This is also called secondary drowning. While it is not that common, care and caution should be exercised.

2. Injuries Caused by the Fall

The area near the pool is slippery mainly because of the heavy wet feet traffic it receives. This slippery surface often causes people to fall and incur serious injury. To avoid this, it is good to keep the caution board sign near the pool and strictly ask everyone not to run near the pool surface.

3. Drain Entrapment

This is one of the scariest features. Some pools don't have covered drains (especially public pools). The suction from the drain can pull the swimmer drown. If the suction is strong, the swimmer is at the risk of drowning. It is important to keep these drains covered. If you are using the public pool, it is good to check whether the drain is covered. Accidents can be avoided if proper care is taken.

How To Prevent These Accidents

Many of these risks can be mitigated if you install a strong fence around your pool. There are different fencing options available to choose from.  

Summary​

You install the pool in your house so that you can have the quality family time with your partner and children. Don't turn this activity into a tragedy and always carry out preventative measures to increase security around the pool.   

A pool is one of the best features of a home. Swimming is a good activity that can provide you with a great opportunity for bonding with your family and friends. Even for some alone time, you can always relax in a pool.
While it is not dangerous to install a pool in your house, bad things can happen at any time. For safety purposes, it is always better to build a pool safety fence to avert any untoward incident in the future.
If you want to know why getting the fence is important, read on to find out.

5 Benefits You'll Get From Investing in A Fence
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1. Increase Pool Safety
A recent study has suggested that more than three hundred children under the age of five die of accidental drowning. The accident can occur even when the children are in the pool under their parents' supervision. Death by drowning is quick and there is no time for escaping it or crying for help.
Installing equipment that offers a barrier around your pool is essential for keeping your children and pets safe.

2. Comply With Laws
With a growing number of accidental drowning cases, many US states have made it mandatory for a family to install a pool safety fence if they have a pool in their house. If a swimming pool owner fails to follow the order, the state will penalize them.
A penalty worth thousands is not worth it. So, it’s better to build a pool safety fence once you have constructed a pool.

3. Affordable Investment  
The price of a fence depends on multiple factors including the fence's type, the size of the pool, and the location where the fence has to be installed. Whenever you are uncertain about the price, always think of your child's or pet's life that you are saving through this investment. Many companies offer custom options and you can choose whichever option is the most affordable.

4. Prevent Pool Drain Entrapment
If you do not have a child at your home and think that you don't need any protection, you are wrong. Pools have slippery and wet floors. When you are near the pool, you are at the risk of slipping.
This slipping can also lead you to a fall into the pool. Since it is a sudden fall, you are not in control of your body movements. You can hit the floor of the pool or may have the case of pool drain entrapment. This happens when a pool drain sucks in part of your clothing or body. You remain trapped under water until you drown. Remember that a life is invaluable and you should spare no expense in safeguarding it.

5. Peace of Mind
Swimmers agree on being relieved knowing that a pool is secure. When you are not in the pool, you know that the pool is safe. There is no way to quantify the peace of mind that swimmers or swimming pool owners get with this kind of safety.

Summary
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Having a pool brings a lot of enjoyment to one’s life. Swimming is a fun activity for all ages. It is even better if you take steps to ensure safety around the pool, so that your fun time is not marred with a horrifying accident.

A swimming pool is a great addition to homes as it serves as a good source of fun and entertainment to both children and adults alike. A swimming pool at home also gives the opportunity to engage in the best form of exercise which is, of course, swimming.
While a swimming pool area is often everyone’s favorite outdoor space, if one is not careful enough, it can easily turn into a dangerous spot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that every day, around 10 lives are lost due to incidents involving swimming pools.
To ensure that the pool area of your house stays safe and secured, pool safety fences should be installed.
1.Mesh FencesThese are the temporary kind of fences that are lightweight yet strong and durable. Ideally, they are installed a few feet away from the pool by drilling holes into the ground for the placement of the fence. Instead of the drill method, mesh fences can also be installed using a water-filled base. This will also firmly hold the fence in its position.
Mesh fences are easily available at pool supply shops, department stores, and home designing shops. Buy from any of these places and hire professionals to install it right away.
2.Traditional FencingTraditional fencing is the first choice for those looking for safety over aesthetics. This is ideal because it prevents even neighborhood kids from accessing the swimming pool. The correct height, design, and gates are often laid out by local and state authority.
Generally, one can choose either wooden styles or wrought-iron ones, both of them are considered to be the best. As compared to mesh fences, this type of fencing is expensive. Traditional fencing of all kinds can be bought from home improvement shops.
3. Metal FencingIn metal fencing, most homeowners either go for chain link fencing or wrought iron fencing. One of the reasons why people prefer to invest in this kind of fencing is because it comes in good quality. Therefore, it is long-lasting and low-maintenance. Wrought-iron fencing isn’t just functional but also gives a classic touch to the swimming pool area.
4.Wooden FencingWooden fencing comes in a wide range of patterns and colors, allowing the consumers to install it themselves.
Wooden fences also happen to be extremely durable. When properly cared for, these fences can last for years! Families that have small children should consider installing solid wood fencing as it prevents children from slipping through slats.
Before installing safety pool fences, check with swimming pool regulations of your area. This will give you an insight into the state pool laws. But most importantly, don’t forget to hire professionals for the installation of safety fences for your swimming pool in Mesa, AZ.

A swimming pool requires regular care and maintenance, so you have to take every precaution to keep the swimmers safe as much as possible and at all times.
Having a house with a swimming pool has its perks as well as responsibilities. A well-maintained swimming pool increases your home’s resale value and offers the perfect poolside area for a backyard picnic. However, these pools also pose a risk for adults and children who do not know how to swim. Commercial properties have more responsibility for pool maintenance because they invite community members every single day.
Aside from commercial pools, residential swimming pools are also blamed for being dangerous for children, as they can accidentally fall in the pool and get drowned. Guard your children and family members against the danger of drowning in the pool by opting for high-quality pool fencing in Arizona.
 
 
Pool Fencing in Arizona | Make Sure You Meet Height Requirements
You must know that even though the government requires no specific height for pool fencing in Arizona, you must ensure that the minimum height is kept at least four feet for safety purposes.  This way, you will be able to ensure that you made the perfect choice for pool fencing for your business or home. Furthermore, you must carefully read the state laws to see if there are any requirements that you have to meet before installing and purchasing a pool fencing system.
 
Pool Fencing in Arizona | Don't Forget to Install GatesWhen you are installing a gate that you will use to enter your pool, keep in mind that your gate should be:

• Self-closing
• Outwardly
• Self-latching

A proper and well-structured gate should be installed for safety for both commercial and residential swimming pools.
 
Pool Fencing in Arizona| Vertical Bar Style
Vertical Bar Fencing in ArizonaVertical bar fencing is one of the most popular styles of pool fences, be they commercial swimming pools or residential swimming pools. This style meets all safety requirements as well.
It gives you a lot of options to choose from when you want to design the look of your pool. The aesthetic appeal of your pool and good landscaping is promised by this pool fencing style.  The materials used to build a vertical bar fencing are aluminum, vinyl, wood, and wrought iron.
Every material features a different quality in terms of longevity, durability, aesthetics, and flexibility. If you like the outward appearance of vertical bar fencing, you have to carefully select the material you want to use for its construction. You’ll know which one is right for your needs.
 
So, do not wait to hire pool fencing services in Arizona to have a vertical bar fencing for your pool.

Water testing is extremely important for the health and wellness of all people revealed to pool water. As soon as thought to be necessary just for alcohol consumption water, it is currently typical for most individuals to test their pool water too. Considering that water is taken in via the skin, you wish to make sure your body isn't really absorbing damaging chemicals or various other severe impurities with pool water as you swim.

Exactly what is a Pool Water Test?
A water test for your pool is merely a test that could be carried out to determine just what remains in your water. The test results could expose if your water has any kind of microorganisms existing or it could inform you if your water has actually lacked chlorine. If chlorine has actually run reduced, make certain to include even more as the water could end up being really harmful without it. Youngsters, those with a reduced body immune system such as Diabetes mellitus, and also the senior are particularly vulnerable to health problem.

Each test set has a selection of chemicals as well as test strips made use of to test the water high quality (difficult water, complete alkalinity, etc). The package will certainly likewise test for Bromine degrees along with Free and also Total amount Chlorine. The testing items can be found in a difficult plastic instance with a direction card that's very easy to adhere to. if your water should be dealt with, merely comply with the guidelines to remedy the concern. If you have a medspa you could make use of the water test set on various other water resources also.

Why to Test
In order to offer a risk-free swimming setting for swimmers of every ages, it is necessary to keep track of the water for any kind of prospective microorganisms that could present a wellness hazard. When chlorine goes to its appropriate degree it just takes much less compared to a min for E. Coli to be eliminated, 16 mins to harness the Liver disease An infection, 45 mins to ruin the Giardia bloodsucker and also greater than 10 days to eliminate the Crypto bloodsucker. By testing your pool water for points such as appropriate chlorine degrees you protect on your own and also others from getting ill or spreading out health problem to others.

Just what to Test
One essential point to test pool water is for correct chlorine degrees, (a pH degree in between 7.2-- 7.8 and also the proportion must be 1-4 components each numerous chlorine), which dissipates under straight light from the sunlight. You'll likewise intend to test the alkalinity of the water, the calcium solidity, and also cyanuric acid degrees. In some circumstances, you could likewise should test the mineral material. In rarer scenarios, details examinations such as acid or base need examinations could should be carried out.

You ought to intend on testing your water at the very least two times each week, although a lot of specialists would certainly concur that testing on a daily basis is suitable. For business swimming pools, a water test need to be done every hr as well as appropriately tape-recorded. Make sure to have chlorine on a constant circulation right into your pool and also test often to guarantee your pool water is risk-free for all people subjected to it.