If you missed last week’s webinar, no worries, we’ve posted the video recording to YouTube (see below). In it we discuss the transforming pool and spa industry, and the importance of adapting to quickly emerging trends and creating our own ecosystem. Free Webinar Video Condensed Webinar Agenda Covid-19 and its effect on eCommerce Day 1…
Cleaning Your Pool After a Tropical Storm or Hurricane
Tropical storms and hurricanes can be devastating and destroy life and property and do millions of dollars worth of damage. They bring torrential flooding, heavy winds, and tornadoes that are capable of destroying anything in their path. It is common for pool owners to experience flooding, major debris from trees and flying objects, and power…
Cleaning Your Pool After a Wildfire
It’s an unfortunate fact that every year there are major wildfires that destroy life and property and do millions of dollars worth of damage. If you live near an area that has been impacted you know what it can do to your pool water. It leaves ash, dirt, and other contaminants in your water that…
How to Clean Your Hot Tub
Hot Tubs need to be kept clean and safe by keeping the water balanced first and foremost, but they need to be physically cleaned as well due to the buildup of contaminants such as oils, makeup, lotions, sweat et cetera. Proper maintenance includes cleaning the inside and outside of the tub every 3 to 4…
How to Open Your Hot Tub
It’s time to breathe life back into your hot tub, giddy-up! Let’s get right to it, here’s what you need to do. As always, read the manufacturer’s instructions prior to beginning. Make sure you have what you need for the job and allocate enough time to finish before you start. Check all hardware like unions,…
How to Winterize Your Hot Tub
If you need to close your hot tub during the winter months then there are a few steps you should take to make sure that freezing temperatures do not damage it. The first things you will need to do are to drain and clean it. As always, read the manufacturer’s instructions prior to beginning. Make…
How to Drain Your Hot Tub
Hot Tubs need to be drained more frequently than pools because they contain much less water and tend to get contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria and other organic contaminants over time. This could lead to unhealthy conditions and potential health risks . As a rule of thumb, water should be drained and replaced about once…
Hot Tub and Spa Safety Checklist
Spas and Hot Tubs can be very relaxing during the cooler seasons, but like anything else you have to consider safety so that your fun time isn’t ruined by an avoidable accident. Here are a few tips to safely enjoy your Spa or Hot Tub That’s HOT – Temperatures above 104°F can raise your body’s…
How to Fix Cloudy Spa Water
Seeing cloudy water when you pull off your spa’s cover can make your heart sink especially when you thought you did everything right. Luckily, the list of the most common causes of cloudy spa water is small and includes improperly balanced water chemistry, insufficient water filtration, environmental conditions, and the addition of granular or powder…
Why Sani Marc and Sutro are Working Together
Sutro has built its entire ethos on attempting to build the best water sensor in the world. Water will (and is already starting to) be a big issue around the world. Everything from our food to the pool you swim in needs to have its chemistry managed. Our partnership with Sani Marc leverages their expertise…