FALL is here

This is the time of year when leaves and debris can get into your pool and create extra cleaning.

 Here are a few tips to keep your pool sparkling for your last weekends of fun:

1. Check your automatic cleaner, making sure it is working properly. If not, bring it into our showroom and we will fix.
2. Perform pool-maintenance routines more frequently to counteract leaves. 
3. Empty skimmer and pump baskets. 
4. Check filter to ensure it does not get clogged. 
5. Keep sanitizer levels up and backwashing. When leaves collect in your pool, you can direct leaves more effectively to the skimmer by pointing your pools' wall jets in the same direction to move water around the perimeter. If leaves have settled at the bottom of your pool, they should be removed as soon as possible or they may stain the pool, especially concrete. 

 Try out these tools for removing leaves: Leaf rakes. Leaf skimmers. Leaf eaters.

    

Pool Chemical Storage

There are a few things to remember when storing your chemicals:

- Store pool chemicals away from a heat source, electric source or an area prone to flooding.
- Make sure you have a lock on your cabinet or shed. This helps prevent children or animals from getting into your stock.
- Remember to seal lids tightly after use.

Target Storage Shed

Frontgate Storage Chest

Lowe's Storage Cabinet 

Impress Your Mom this Sunday

Mother's Day is this weekend, if you have waited til the last minute - you are in luck! We have a few good gift ideas for your mom.

1. Swimline Softskin Floating Mat: A luxurious vinyl coated mattress, soft- floating foam made with high quality components. This mat also rolls up for super easy storage!

2. Hibiscus Spa: If you are looking for the gift that keeps on giving, think about a spa. Our hydrotherapy line offers relaxation, wellness and a better sleep. We offer several colors and models.

3. Polaris 9350: This cleaner cleans all pool surface types and scrubs the floor, steps, walls, and tile line with a pleated scrubbing brush in as little as 1.5 hours. Take a look at the product specs here.

Prevent Pool Damage This Winter

The weather forecast is calling for SNOW - be sure to to protect your pool cover. Once the snow thaws, the cover will spring back into shape (safety covers can handle 3 feet of snow or more). You will need to keep a check on your water level. It is best to keep your water level below the skimmer. This will keep water from freezing and causing damage to the pool.

TIRED OF BABYSITTING YOUR COVER PUMP THROUGHOUT THE WINTER? IT'S NEVER BEEN EASIER THAN WITH AN AUTOMATIC COVER PUMP!

Make your holiday season a little easier with an automatic cover pump. Keeping the water off of your cover helps your cover stay cleaner and easier to maintain. An automatic cover pump senses the water level as it builds up and will turn on when needed to remove the excess water from your cover then turn off when the water has been pumped away. No more worrying about burning up your standard cover pump if you forgot to unplug it in time!

A 3-year warranty is included!

Pools Unlimited Supports PINKTOBER

Support Breast Cancer Awareness month in your own backyard! Keep a lookout for products at your local retailers donating proceeds from your purchases to breast cancer research. Join the fight!

Create your Perfect Spa Escape!

Whether your hot tub is outside, under your deck or on your patio there are many ways to jazz up the surrounding area. Store such as Michaels, Home Goods, Hobby Lobby, Pottery Barn and Pier1 have great decorating pieces to create your spa escape!

We have started putting together our in-house display, here are a few of our tips:

1. Everyone needs a towel when getting out of the spa so keeping them handy is a plus. Placing several towels in a basket or hanging them from a spa rack is the perfect solution.

2. Spruce up your steps with fun decor. Try adding a lantern, a few candles or stack reading material to grab on your way in. Creating a tranquil area around your spa will calm your mood and help you relax.

3. Liven up your outdoor escape with plants (real or fake), these help bring a freshness to your space - add pops of color or just greenery.

4. To complete your oasis, add an umbrella! You can find all types of umbrellas from stand alone to spa attachments.












We now carry Hibiscus Spas, stop by our showroom today to learn more!

Infinity Inspiration

On cold, winter days like today, a little warm weather inspiration can help. Infinity pools are popular with many of our customers, so here are a few of our famous favorites:

Ubud Hanging Gardens – Bali, Indonesia

 via Busyman Bicycles

Rangali Island – Maldives

   via KTA Public Relations

Los Cabos, Mexico

 via Marquis Los Cabos

Benefits of Owning a Pool

Exercise - Whether you enjoy swimming laps or aerobic exercises, your pool is a great tool for this. Many doctors suggest pool workouts to help prevent injury and increase flexibility.

Curb Appeal - Adding a pool to your home adds beauty to your backyard and with the right landscaping, you will feel like its your personal oasis.

Entertainment - Your pool becomes the centerpiece for your outdoor parties - whether its a children’s birthday or a mid-summer happy hour; your pool is a great place to relax and entertain your friends and family.

If you are thinking 2013 might the year for a pool, contact Pools Unlimited today for more information. 410.465.1212

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Welcome to Pools Unlimited

If you are looking for tips and inspiration for your pool or spa, you have come to the right place. We are a family owned and operated company servicing pools and spas for over 30 years and are excited to share our knowledge.

We service the following counties in Maryland: Carroll, Howard, Anne Arundel and Baltimore.

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