Summer is quickly approaching and there is no better way to beat the summer heat than a dip in the pool. But we also know that the chlorine in the pools can irritate our eyes and skin, and from a vanity point of view, chlorine can dry out your hair, and turn light colored hair green. Chlorine is also […]
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Critter Skimmer – Help Frogs Rescue Themselves
Critter Skimmers is an environmentally friendly way to save frogs and other small critters from pools. Replace your traditional pool skimmer cover with the Critter Skimmer. Frogs, turtles, mice and other small critters can recues themselves by using the spiral rescue ramp and and escaping through the opening in the skimmer cover to safety. The Critter Skimmer is a contributor […]
May 2010, Signature Kitchen and Baths
Landscaping For Your Pools
If you are planning to plant in the area surrounding your pool or spa, you’ll need to plan your landscaping before any digging takes place. Pools and spas create a microclimate; the heat from the water can raise the humidity level, sometimes making the environment tropical. Plus intense sun exposure and plants that are splashed by chlorine or other chemicals […]
Chlorine vs. Ultraviolet
Did you know that ultraviolet light can reduce chlorine rates by 99%? An ultraviolet sterilization system compared to that of a chlorine cleaning system dramatically lowers the chemical environment. The ultraviolet bulb used in UV sterilization, replaced on an annual bases, far outweighs the negative effects of chlorine in our world. Not only is it better for our environment, but […]