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Taking Care of Your Inground Pool

Nothing beats the summer heat like a cool, refreshing dip in a swimming pool. While above ground pools are always enjoyable, inground pools offer even more features for your family and guests to enjoy. Typically, larger and easier to enter and exit, they’re also usually much deeper, sometimes even letting you add diving boards and slides and play underwater games. However, along with the benefits, inground pools also require additional maintenance to keep the pool water fresh and the area safe. Tests and Adjustments Inground pools require regular testing for pH and chlorine. Use high-quality pool chemicals, testing devices and pool care kits to check and restore proper levels. Inground Swimming Pools Vs. Above Ground Swimming Pools Keep in mind that since your inground pool contains more water by volume than most above-ground versions, you’ll need to adjust the treatments accordingly. You’ll also need to address the additional patio area bordering the pool for cleaning and safety concerns. Cleaning the Pool Clean your skimmers regularly,…