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Blue Orange Property Management CPO Course

Congratulations to everyone from Blue Orange Property Management on successfully completing the Certified Pool and Spa Operators (CPO) ...

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Finding a Dead Animal in the Pool

Most dead animals in pools do not pose a health risk to swimmers. If you find a dead animal in the pool follow these steps ...

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Swimming Season – How to get ready

The biggest mistakes swimming pool owners and operators make when getting ready for the swimming season is leaving everything last minute. ...

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Drowning is a leading cause of death in children

Drowning is a leading cause of death in children. Certified Pool and Spa Operator (CPO) training course can help to prevent drowning. ...

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Drop & Top (one foot each month in the wintertime)

We call this “Drop & top”. Drop the water one foot per month in January, February & March – and even in April and top up with fresh ...

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Broken Glass In The Swimming Pool: What Should You Do?

The issue of broken glass in a swimming pool is every commercial pool operator’s nightmare. ...

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Corona Virus update for Swimming Pools

Important information about the Corona Virus (Covid-19) and Aquatic Facilities. Including your own swimming pool here in Cyprus ...

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Legionella or Legionnaires disease in Pools and Hot Tubs

It is imperative to stress the dangers or potential dangers of Legionella or legionnaires disease transmission through poorly maintained ...

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Cyanuric Acid Reducer (without draining the pool)

Our all natural water-saving Cyanuric Acid Reducer... ...

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Romania CPO Course Completed

We were delighted to hold a course in Romania for the very first time... ...

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How to stop Algae in swimming pools

Algae in swimming pools causes and prevention, a tip of the month... ...

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Drowning Prevention Tips for Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs

A really useful guide on drowning prevention available online, or to download. Make sure that your pool is as safe as it can be for ...

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Stay safe in the Pool and Hot Tub this Summer

We encourage all pool and hot tub owners to stay safe in the pool and Hot Tub this summer. ...

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Cheap pool products on the Internet? Be careful

Cheap pool products on the Internet that are less expensive than in a store? It often means sacrificing many of the key benefits of ...

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Swimming in a Salt Water Pool – the reality

I’m converted. I would recommend that everyone consider making the change! ...

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Why you should choose an NSPF CPO Qualified Pool Operative

Trained by a qualified and licensed NSPF CPI (certified pool instructor) – Tony Bell, Owner and Director of The Pool People ...

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Law or Liability? The facts about cleaning swimming pools

Law or Liability?  Many people ask. Is it the law that you have to be trained to maintain a swimming pool? ...

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When dust storms in Cyprus cause problems

We have taken several calls over the past 2 weeks regarding how to deal with the dust storm that has hit Cyprus. ...

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What to do when you find poop in the pool

What to do when you find poop in the pool - Faecal Incident Response - Recommendations for Pool Staff. ...

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How to: Pool Liner Maintenance Instructions

Pool maintenance always includes the care of your swimming pool liner. Avoid making mistakes. Maintain the Aesthetics with our Pool Liner ...

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Your pool doesn’t get a Christmas Holiday

Christmas is coming and we’re all looking forward to a fabulous festive period. However, forgetting to manage swimming pool water-balance ...

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Winterising a pool in Cyprus. Yes or No?

When I teach an NSPF Certified Pool and spa Operators ( CPO ) training course one of the subjects that always causes a stir is winterising ...

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Oil in pool water can cause numerous problems

In a pool, oil can be introduced to the water via suntan lotions and sunscreens. Almost everything people apply to their skin contains oil. ...

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