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     There are many companies that can prepare a pool for the winter. The concept seems simple, placing some sort of cover over the pool, but that's not the only thing to do. The process starts becoming complicated very quickly, and I trust someone that does this on a very regular basis in The Pool Guy in Mansfield, Ohio. Their crew takes the time to make sure every piece is right and ready before the pool is closed. From winterizing each piece of the pool to placing the cover on the area and making sure it is fully secure for the Ohio weather.      I trust The Pool Guy to do the right job the first time. I trust them to ensure that the water is cleaned properly and that pipes have been taken care of so I do not need to replace them later. They do the entire process, this allows me to place my focus elsewhere and I no longer need to worry about my pool for the rest of winter. I am fully comfortable with having them do the job because they do this so regula...

If you have a pool or hot tub, you know the challenges of keeping them clean throughout the many seasons that happen each year. Even during consistent temperatures and humidity levels, your water can become dirty or full of algae, but that is preventable with consistent cleaning, which we will go over in this blog!  There are three major aspects to keeping your hot tub in good working order and those are circulation, cleaning and chemistry.  Circulation in your hot tub is very important as it ensures that your water is flowing through the filters in your pool, cleaning out the contaminants that may be found in your hot tub's water. Some hot tubs will have automatic circulation systems, but if they do not, starting your hot tub twice a day for 15 to 20 minutes will help your water stay moving and clean within your tub. Cleaning your hot tub is also very important to the health of your system. Scum buildup is common inside the tub so a weekly clean of the scum line in your wat...

An important part of owning your own personal pool is testing your pool water for multiple factors and chemical levels. You want to ensure that you prepared to perform each of these important tests to have the highest quality pool water possible in your pool. The four main tests that are used are pH, chlorine, Total Alkalinity and Calcium Hardness. pH is an important part of testing as it measures the acidity of the water found in your pool. Bad pH levels can render chlorine ineffective in disinfecting your pool, which is obviously bad for you and everyone who swims there. Ideally, your pool should be between 7.2 and 7.8 pH to have a balanced acidity in the water. Chlorine is another important chemical in your pool as it helps kill bacteria and keep your pool free of contaminants and viruses. Testing this will make sure that your pool is staying as clean as possible, chemically. In your pool, you should aim to have the chlorine levels at 1.0 to 2.0 ppm for the most effective disinfec...

Green water is a common occurrence in the lifecycle of a pool. Many times it may occur because of lack of use throughout multiple seasons or it can even appear overnight during the hot nights of the Summer as algae grows and spreads throughout the water. Usually this process is caused by an imbalance or lack of chlorine in the water that fights off the growth of algae in your pool. Here’s how to get your pool back to it’s crystal clear state !   - Chlorine Shock Treatment: Adding chlorine (amount depends on the size of your pool) to your water kills the algae and should help with color and cloudiness of the pool. If you used enough the water should begin to turn a lighter shade of green after shocking it. - Wait: After hitting your pool with a shock treatment you need to take time and wait with pump of your pool off. This will allow the algae to die and fall to the floor with no circulation, which could help some algae stay alive throughout the process. - ...

Social distancing guidelines may stay in place well into the summer. That means your home will be the place to hang out and have fun. The Pool Guy is here to make sure your pool is in tip top shape! We also have some other suggestions on how you can make your pool area such an enjoyable place that you might even forget you are quarantined. Let The Pool Guy get your pool ready to enjoy this spring and summer while practicing social distancing. First, you’ll need to contact your friends at The Pool Guy in Mansfield, Ohio, to schedule an appointment. Give us a call at (419) 544-2881. Our team will clean your pool and open it to enjoy during the warmer weather. You can also schedule regular maintenance checks to ensure everything is running swimmingly. If you’re going to spend all your time at home, you want a pool area you love. In addition to making sure the pool is cleaned and serviced, you might want to invest in outdoor furniture. If you miss sitting outdoors on the patio ...

Tax time is here! Use your tax return to upgrade or repair your swimming pool this spring. The Pool Guy offers swimming pool liner installation and repairs. Liners are offered in several designs, allowing you to customize your pool to suit your unique tastes. Choose from one of our four collections, including five exclusive patterns. Give your swimming pool a brand-new life with a fresh pool liner from The Pool Guy! In this blog, we will be discussing how to choose the best liner for your pool. When choosing a new pool liner, you want to consider color and pattern. When choosing a new liner for your swimming pool, you must consider color and pattern! Choosing the right color for your pool doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff at The Pool Guy is here to assist you! We have a great selection of liner colors, ranging from neutral or earth-tone to a wide variety of blues. The only thing holding you back when it comes to choosing a color is your imagi...