pool closing

As Certified Pool Operator®, pool opening and closing the pool every day is a standard part of the job – but it must be carried out correctly. In order for a pool to remain safe and [...]

When it comes to covering the equipment for the winter, a strong argument can be made either way. Equipment protected from the environment and UV rays will always last longer.  Most pool [...]

As the summer comes to an end, pool owners and Certified Pool Operators® are gearing up to close up for the year. When closing a pool for winter, there are plenty of tasks to take care of, each [...]

See you in September! It’s here, and hard to believe our “summer” has gone by so fast. And, now it is back to school time. And if the kids are back to school, what to do with the pool? Many are [...]

Protecting pool equipment includes a wide range of tasks, including everything from dissuading vandals to clearing water lines. Pool equipment can be expensive and is essential to maintaining any [...]

While our favorite season at POM is summer, many look forward to the crisp days of autumn and the changing foliage. Soon, the beautifully colored foliage will fall into your pool or onto your [...]

As the leaves change color and the air gets cooler, it’s clear that swimming pool season has just about come to an end. Even those with heated pools are getting ready to close up for the year. [...]

With the summer winding down, Certified Pool Operators® everywhere are gearing up for seasonal pool maintenance. Winterization is an essential pool maintenance service that serves to prevent pool [...]

The key to having a clean and safe pool is developing a routine maintenance plan. Routine swimming pool maintenance is the work performed by the aquatics staff as an ongoing responsibility. This [...]

When working as a Certified Pool Operator (CPO®), a big part of your job is keeping your facility and patrons safe. This includes daily precautions as well as having a plan in place and knowing [...]