When should I introduce my baby to swimming?
It’s a question that crosses the minds of parents of newborns everywhere.
There are a few thoughts on when you should introduce your little one to a swimming pool. Some, concerned about pool chemicals, take baby into the water from the age of six months onwards.
Others feel you…
We know that chlorine is a must for any swimming pool to manage water quality and keep the germs at bay. Have you ever thought though about what would happen if you added too much chorine in your pool? Would doing this disturb the condition of your pristine pool?
What are the issues of concern?
Aside…
There are pool covers aplenty.
Whether you’re looking to protect the ones you love or keep those pesky leaves and twigs out of the water, you want a cover that’s going to last. Firstly, look at your needs.
What purpose is your pool cover going to serve?
What’s the shape and size of your pool?
Does your budget cover…
Pools can be the centre of your summer holiday plans. But without knowing and keeping to some basic pool safety rules, your holiday fun can end in tragedy.
There are plenty of ways to avoid accidents, and ensuring everyone knows the dangers is key to preventing them. As scary as it may seem, talk to your…
You know how important it is to baby-proof your home, and if you have kids, you’ve probably already installed a sturdy fence or net to prevent the wrong kind of little splashes. But is your pool safe for adults?
The sad truth is that even adults who are good swimmers can suffer from serious and fatal…
Staying afloat during loadshedding
Let’s face it, loadshedding has overstayed its welcome and whether we like it or not, it’s going to be in our lives for a while.
Whether we experience it over long periods or at random intervals, as pool owners we can wise up now and avoid costly headaches in the long run.
How…