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Unicel cartridge cleaning instructions
These 7 steps will help keep your unicel cartridge element clean. We also offer specific instructions for hot tub owners.

Helpful tips for maintaining your hot tub
This article offers detailed tips for keeping your hot tub in tip top shape, including how to read test strips and how to tell it’s time to drain your tub.

12 swim spas we would love to take a dip in right now
Swim spas can be stunning. You can often afford more of the extras (think decking and an outdoor fireplace) because you’re saving on the pool!

How to Clean a Sand Filter
Clean your sand filter once a year before closing and every time you’ve had an algae problem. Here are 12 steps to keeping your filter in tip top shape.

Summer maintenance: How to treat and prevent algae
It’s summer, and you want to be swimming. These steps will help you solve any algae problems, with tips to ensure your vacuuming doesn’t make things worse.

Pool opening instructions
These comprehensive step-by-step instructions will help you open your pool without a hitch, from removing your winter cover to balancing your water.

Inground pool closing instructions
If you want to close your pool yourself, this detailed guide will help you do it like the pros, from water balancing to storing your unused chemicals.

Above-ground pool closing instructions
These step-by-step instructions will help you winterize your above ground pool properly so it gives you years of family fun in the sun.

Draining your Hydropool hot tub
Your spa should be drained approximately every 8-12 weeks depending its size and usage. Follow these 16 steps to ensure you do it properly.

How to safely close your hot tub or swim spa for winter
We often close our customers’ hot tubs and swim spas for them. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, follow these steps to close your spa for winter the right way.

8 things you should never do to your hot tub cover
Using a razor blade on sap? Cleaning with detergent? Avoid these hot tub cover no-nos to keep your cover looking and working like new as long as possible.