Clearing up the Biggest Misunderstanding about Saltwater Pools
Many consumers are under the impression that a saltwater pool does not use chlorine to keep the pool water sanitized. What they don’t understand is that a saltwater pool uses a salt chlorine generator to produce its own chlorine. The generator is inserted into the pool plumbing near the other pool equipment. Inside the generator […]
Importance of Balanced Water
Almost all pool owners remember the orientation meeting with their pool contractor. There was a brief walkthrough with all of the pool equipment and an explanation of how it all worked together to give you a cool place to hang out in the miserable heat of a Phoenix summer. But let’s be honest, you were […]
Pool Safety For Your Pooch
In the heat of a Phoenix summer, the swimming pool can be the only place comfortable outdoors. And that is probably what your dog is thinking as well. But before you decide to jump into the water with your dog, there are a few things that you need to take into consideration to ensure that […]
Benefits of an In-floor Cleaning System in Your Unique Pool
A self-cleaning pool would be every pool owners dream. After all, you have a pool to enjoy swimming, not cleaning. But there will always be a certain amount of attention a pool requires, just as a car or even your home required some maintenance. But an in-floor cleaning system can greatly reduce the time and […]
Why are Unique Pools and Spas the Best?
TOP 10 REASONS FOR A UNIQUE POOL Waterproofing – Our pools & spas are made using high strength shotcrete with fiber mesh, which if cured properly, can achieve strengths of 6500PSI; but, concrete pools are not “waterproof” by nature. A large portion of pools built each year have small undetectable leaks that cause premature damage […]
Unique In-Floor Cleaning Systems
There is a reason Unique Landscapes and Custom Pools recommends an in-floor cleaning system to every customer building a new pool: They are the most efficient and the BEST! The Pentair Intelliflo Variable Speed Pump circulates water and removes debris, all while allowing you to do next to nothing. Here is an overview of some […]
How to Clean Your Pool After a Storm
Here in Arizona, we’re fortunate to have pretty predictable weather on a regular basis. However, in September, we get into the monsoon season. High winds and rain can throw dirt and debris into your clean pool water. Below are tips on how to clean a pool after one of these rainstorms or dust storms.
Pool Maintenance Tips for Winter
One of the biggest responsibilities of owning a swimming pool would be that of pool maintenance. After all, what good is a swimming pool if it’s not kept crystal clean and running smoothly? Keep in mind that a large part the maintenance process also means pool cleaning; remember that keeping a pool clean helps to […]
Unique Pool Renovation Ideas
Is it time to update your old swimming pool? Maybe you moved into a house that already had a pool. Or perhaps you installed the pool years ago when styles and standards were different. Maybe you never got the pool you really wanted because your installation budget was limited. Here are a handful of swimming […]
Top 10 Reasons for a Unique Pool
Waterproofing – Our pools & spas are made using high strength shotcrete with fiber mesh, which if cured properly, can achieve strengths of 6500PSI; but, concrete pools are not “waterproof” by nature. A large portion of pools built each year have small undetectable leaks that cause premature damage to swimming pool components, rebar & shell. […]