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How to Winterise Your Swimming Pool: A Simple, Reliable Guide

When temperatures drop and days get shorter, it’s time to think about winterising your swimming pool. Doing it correctly protects your investment, prevents damage, and makes spring opening far easier. Without proper preparation, cold weather can crack pipes, stain surfaces, and leave water unsafe to swim in once the warmer months return. If you’d prefer

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Why You Shouldn’t Have Glass Anywhere Near Swimming Pools

A swimming pool should be a place for relaxation and fun, where your family can play safely and enjoy the water together. One of the biggest and most overlooked safety risks we see as pool professionals is glass, whether it’s drinkware, bottles, decorative items, or even furniture. At Hydrocare, we strongly advise against using glass

How to Look After Your Pool During a Hosepipe Ban

When water restrictions hit the UK, hosepipe bans leave many swimming pool owners facing the challenging dilemma: how do you maintain a clean, safe swimming environment without access to your trusty hosepipe? The good news is that clear water, safe chemistry, and reliable circulation don’t have to stop just because you can’t use a hosepipe.

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How To Enjoy Your Hot Tub Safely

The daffodils and tulips have been in bloom for a while and the supermarkets are full of Easter eggs. Sure signs that Spring is on the way! We’re receiving lots of calls from customers to service their hot tubs as the weather warms up. We’ve also had quite a few questions from hot tub users

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Top 5 Reasons To Engage Professional Swimming Pool Cleaning Services

Owning a swimming pool is a wonderful luxury, but it doesn’t come without responsibility. We know that swimming pool maintenance and regular cleaning is an essential part of ownership that extends beyond simply skimming the surface for leaves and debris before your next dip. Failing to keep up with the required level of cleaning and