Today, one can go beyond using their smartphone for socializing, texting and e-mailing. With the mobile industry growing at an outstanding pace, the widespread use of these devices has provided a new age of increased productivity and flexibility for pool and spa professionals in the field.
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Various halogens and sanitizers are used to treat waterborne pathogens in pool and hot tub water; however, as frequent reports on recreational water illnesses (RWIs) (i.e. Cryptosporidium [Crypto] and Giardia) and bacteria outbreaks abound in the press, many commercial pool operators and some residential pool owners are now incorporating...
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For many in the pool and spa business, money is looked upon as a taboo topic not to be openly discussed. It is true that in any form of business, be it Canada or the U.S., competitors are restricted by laws from getting specific when discussing pricing, overhead and...
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Patios have become extensions of the home and are increasingly being incorporated in a family’s daily life. They play host to a multitude of events such as birthday parties, meetings, family meals or even quiet, fire-side chats. For homeowners looking to install a new deck or patio, builders that...
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It is no secret the pool industry has been beset by declining sales and profits. The reasons seem obvious: new pool construction is down, consumer spending has slumped, the overall economy is struggling and mass merchants are carrying more and more after-market pool products. Pool owners are also turning...
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The benefits of the information age are continuing to grow even today. While the Internet has given us access to vast amounts of information and data, it has also given rise to wonderful new concepts that no one ever could have imagined. Companies like social media giant Facebook and...
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Today there is great acceptance to a wide variety of aquatic play features, including everything from waterslides and lazy rivers to activity pools, mushroom sprays, splash pads and wave pools. The tremendous popularity of waterparks with unique interactive water features has even sparked interest from residential pool owners. When...
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No unwelcome guest can ruin a swimming pool experience like algae. Often stubborn and recurrent, that uninvited guest (algae) needs two things in order to grow and reproduce in a swimming pool—water and nutrients. As this article discusses swimming pools, water is a given. However, one of the key...
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For all pool and spa professionals, maintaining a safe workplace for both staff and the general public is the ultimate goal, one that can be best achieved by conducting regular facility audits. Audits can significantly impact how an organization prevents, prepares for and responds to emergencies, and they are...
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Due to their clinically proven health benefits, infrared saunas are now being used in medical practices, wellness clinics and health spas around the world. They are also manufactured in several sizes and sold to individual consumers who want to relax and...
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