Your vinyl pool can suffer with the weather getting a little rough during the winter season in Ohio. This makes winter pool care so important. Taking care of your pool during the off-season helps protect your investment, saves you money on repairs and replacement costs, as well as simplifies opening your pool again come spring.…
Throughout the spring, summer and fall seasons, the pools pump runs almost constantly. During the winter the pool pump should be run just a few hours each day to promote a healthier pool and cleaner water. Your pool pump and filter system works very hard to keep your pool clean. It comes as little surprise…
There are many options when you are considering installing a private pool on your property. You should know the benefits that can come from vinyl pool liner installation. It makes it both an affordable and highly customizable option as vinyl has many advantages over other commonly used materials. Today, we at Metropolitan Pools would like…
For those that have an inground vinyl liner pool, one of the worst problems to discover is wrinkles in your pool’s liner. Wrinkles in the pool vinyl liner can lead to a number of problems. Wrinkles in the liner can cause dirt to build up along the folds. The wrinkles can also lead to snags…
With fall right around the corner, many people are looking to complete maintenance around the home to prepare for winter. For those with a pool, this includes preparing it for the off season. Today, we at Metropolitan Pools would like to discuss the steps to winterize your vinyl pool. Do You Need to Clean Your…
When it comes to prepping the pool for winter, there are many steps that take place. However, whether you are seasoned or new to pools, there are mistakes being made during this time that can end up costing you big time. Today, we at Metropolitan Pools would like to take the opportunity to share a…
With the current shortage of pool treatment chemicals, you never want to use your storage of pool chemicals unless you need to. Often a pool is shocked needlessly, which wastes your pool’s chemicals. Where there isn’t too much danger in over shocking a pool, it can become an expensive waste of pool chemicals. Today, Metropolitan…
You might have some concerns when your pool’s vinyl liner is looking a little worn. A typical vinyl liner lasts between 10 and 15 years, though there are many factors that can affect its lifespan. Not keeping the water in your pool balanced when you live in an area susceptible to ground water problems is…
Are you ready to get your very own pool in your backyard? You may wonder what the process may be and how to start. The journey of getting your own pool can take time and it will be expensive, which is why you will want to find the right pool that you will always enjoy.…
Many people love having the swimming pool readily available on their property grounds. Whether you enjoy having a pool for exercising purposes or love to play and have fun with various family and friend activities, pools are a wonderful commodity. Pools do require regular maintenance to stay in optimal condition and to ensure the water…
