How to Clean a Green Pool

a pool with a boat and trees.

If your pool is full of green water, you know that you have to take care of the problem that is causing it before anyone can enjoy being in the pool! A green pool looks gross and can seem to happen overnight. Don’t fret! You can correct it, usually within a few days. Our experts […]

Sand Pool Filters v/s Cartridge Pool Filters

a couple of children in a pool.

The filter is central to the water circulation system for your in-ground vinyl liner pool. Your pool filter moves the water in the pool and catches particles and debris that will cause the water to be murky and unhealthy. This is important if you want to keep your pool looking new with clean and safe […]

How to Winterize Your Pool’s Water Features

a pool with a fountain and a fence.

As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to drop, it is time to accept that summer is slowly coming to an end. Of course, you have made the most of your vinyl liner swimming pool, spending hours enjoying the cool crystal clear water – but now that winter is on its way, there is […]

Things to Consider for Your Pool as Fall Approaches Winter

a close-up of a blue pool.

It’s hard to wrap our heads around the fact that we have left summer behind and are quickly approaching winter.  If you don’t currently have a pool but are thinking about a pool for next summer, there are some things to consider now. However, if you do have a pool, spending time in your vinyl liner […]

Maintaining Your Pool During the Winter Months Without Closing It

a pool with lights in the snow.

You probably love looking at your vinyl liner pool. A pool can be so pretty with the blue water and the surrounding landscaping. It is soothing to just look at it, without even going in it.  You can learn how to winterize your vinyl liner pool before closing it for the season, but there is another option. […]

How to Keep Your Pool Looking New

a swimming pool with a fence.

Do you remember when your pool was brand new? It was a beautiful sight to behold. The crystal clear water. The clean decking. Just looking at it made you so proud and all you wanted was to be in the pool! And, if you weren’t around when the pool was built, you can imagine how […]

Balancing Pool Chemicals for Different Seasons

a close up of a leaf on the ground.

As we move out of summer and into fall, you will be using your vinyl liner pool less frequently. Even so, keeping your chemicals properly balanced moving into fall is just as important as it has been in the summer. Maintaining your pool during the cool months of autumn and preparing it for the cold […]

How To Clean a Vinyl Liner Pool

a close up of water.

Keeping your vinyl liner pool clean is important to keep it functioning properly and increase its lifespan. As the weather gets warmer and your pools get into frequent use, they are bound to become dirty. Warm weather also encourages the growth of algae. If you don’t properly maintain or clean your pool, you not only […]

How To Shock A Vinyl Liner Pool

Building a vinyl liner pool in your backyard is no small investment. That is why it is imperative to take good care of your pool and ensure it is thoroughly maintained and cleaned.  A popular pool maintenance tool that you have probably heard of is pool shock. Pool shocking is often used during the process […]

How to Open a Pool After Winter

a swimming pool with a fire place in the middle of it.

It is still winter but we know everyone is already thinking of warm weather. You may have an in-ground vinyl liner pool that you are anxious to open up after winter has passed. Before you can enjoy your pool this spring, you will need to be sure that it is safe and clean. At Prestige […]

What To Do If You Get Black Algae in Your Pool

Black algae in your vinyl pool is a significant health hazard. You should know how to spot it, ban the use of the pool immediately, and take the necessary steps to get rid of it! Black algae can make your family, friends, and your pets sick by just swimming in water that is infected. But, […]

Closing Your In-Ground Pool and Off-Season Care

a pool with a gazebo next to a white fence.

Taking some time to close your in-ground vinyl liner pool correctly, and then caring for the pool during the off-season, will make opening it next spring easier and less costly. When you have a pool, you know how wonderful it is to open it in the spring and have the pool be in perfect shape. […]