Cooler temperatures are on their way. This does not mean that rattlesnakes aren't still active. The snakes need to eat and drink as much as they can along with find mate before they travel long distances for their winter safety.

Vistancia Pool Care brings you a few tips for your property to keep snakes from using your yard as their winter sanctuary:

• Take care of an over-grown landscape
• Clean up and make repairs to pool equipment areas
• Take advantage of bulk pickup day and clean up and debris laying around your yard.
• Seal and clean your garage
• Pay attention to any firewood piles in your yard

If you come across a rattlesnake, Vistancia Pool Care can assist in removing the snake from your property. Mike has caught 62 Rattlers so far in 2020!

Click here for more details.

​If you live in Arizona then you know that winter has a different meaning than the rest of the Country. So, is winterizing your pool still necessary with our higher temps? The answer is yes. During the colder months pool owners tend to use their pool less than in the summer months. It is still important to keep the pH levels in your swimming pool maintained. If the pH levels do not remain maintained during the winter pool season, your pool can become more prone to stains. This is where Vistancia Pool Care comes in to take over by regularly cleaning the skimmer baskets and filters, as well as brushing, vacuuming, and skimming. Neglecting these basic pools needs is when algae begins to multiply and collect, leading to larger pool issues. Contact us today to schedule your next appointment. 

Now is the time to schedule an acid wash with Vistancia Pool Care as our spots are filling up fast! As we all know Arizona is known for its hard water. This can lead to stains in your pool that can not be removed with scrubbing alone. Read a few reasons why your pool would be in need of an acid wash below.

The benefits of acid washing your pool:

• Removal of hard water stains
• Removal of algae growth
• Tile calcium removal
• Rid of discolored surfaces
• Balance chemicals

The best time of year to acid wash you pool is in the spring and winter. While acid washing a pool we will completely drain your pool and get it back to its original shape. Click here to schedule your acid wash with Vistancia Pool Care.

​Labor Day is here! Time to say goodbye to summer, with one last dive in the pool. Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Vistancia Pool Care not only provides swimming pool maintenance they offer snake removal too! We have caught 44 snakes so far in 2020! Due to the amount of rainfall we have endured in the last few weeks the snakes have been roaming more. Removing snakes has really become a hobby for Mike, so next time you encounter a snake call us for a Free removal. We will never harm a snake, every snake that we remove is caught with the least minimal stress to the animal possible, and relocated to great habitat where it can make a new life. Take a look at the latest  snakes we've caught below: 

Labor Day Weekend is creeping up fast. Bring family closer by playing a fe wof the following popular pool games: 

Beach Ball Race
What you'll need: 

• Large beach balls

Using large beach balls, see which players will push their ball to the other side of the pool first

Ping Pong Madness
What you'll need: 

• A bag of Ping Pong Balls

Toss the ping pong balls in the pool. Let the kids race around to find them all. 

Diving for Gold
What you'll need: 

• A handful of change. 

Let the kids dive for treasure. Whoever finds the most coins wins. 

Floatie Race
What you'll need: 

• Any float you can get your hands on (the more ridiculous the better) 

Who can get across the pool in their floatie first? This can especially be funny to watch the adults join in. 

Air Ball
What you'll need: 

• Ball of Choice

This is similar to the hot potato, don't let the ball drop or touch the water. 

Invisi-Bottle
What you'll need: 

• A water bottle with a white cap that has no label. 

​Players will stand outside of the pool. Someone will throw the bottle into the pool water without the players looking. Once players hear the splash they will jump into the water, first player to find the bottle wins!

Pool care can be difficult on your own. If you use a pool care service there are still things that can be addressed in between maintenance visits from Vistancia Pool Care. Below you can find a few suggestions on what to do in between visits that will keep your pool sparkling.

Check your pool filter
Pool filters help removing dirt and debris from your pool. It is suggested that you clean your filter every time your pool is vacuumed. 

Pump Basket should be emptied 
Although Vistancia Pool Care will empty your skimmer basket when we come for scheduled  maintenance there may be certain times of the year where there is more debris that will collect in your basket. You can help your professional by attending your baskets during leaf and monsoon seasons. 

Check your water level
If your pool water level is too high it can effect the performance of your skimmer which will cause your pool to become dirty. If your pools water level becomes too low it can cause your pool pump to work overtime and can cause your pool pump to burn up. 

Shock pool
After a large storm hits you may have to shock your pool in between visits from Vistancia Pool Care. If you have large pool party of 20 people or more you should shock your pool to keep your water safe. You may also call Vistancia Pool Care and we can make a special trip out.

If you spot any problems with your pool water we can always make a special trip outside of your regular scheduled maintenance.  Just give us a call!

It is hot outside and your pool is starting to feel like bath water! Read a few tips to help cool your pool water. 
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Water Features- Fountains and waterfalls can help lower the temperature in your pool by causing water evaporation which cools the water. Running the water feature during the night is most effective.

Ice- Ice can cool your pools water but is not the most effective way to do so. It would take an excessive amount of ice to cool the pool water. We do not suggest this method. 

Shade your pool- Consider planting some pool friendly trees that have low litter around the pool area. You may also install an awning to shade the area. 

Run your pool filter at night- The air is cooler at night and will act as an imitation evaporative cooling system. 

Aerator- This is the easiest and most efficient way to cool your pool water off. Running the aerator at night is most effective. 

Pool Cooler- Although pool coolers can be expensive it can make a 10-15 degree difference in the temperature of your pool. 

Install misters near the pool- This will help reduce the temperature around the pool and will help the pool waters temperature drop. 

It is now the official monsoon season in Arizona which means our pools will need some extra care before and after the storm hits. Here are a few ways you can manage your pool during monsoon season.

Store pool gear
Pack away anything that can fly in high winds such as umbrellas, patio furniture and pool toys. This will help with any damage that these objects can cause to your home and your pool.

Do not cover your pool
Covering your pool during monsoon season can cause more harm than good. Your pool cover can become damaged by falling debris or flying materials. It will also become harder to retrieve anything off of the pool cover that may fall in the pool.

Turn your pools power source off before the storm hits
Running the pump with a clogged skimmer can damage the pump. Turn off the power until the storm has passed before turning it back on.
 
Trim landscape
If you have branches that are hanging over, it is a good time to trim them. Flying branches can be a major hazard to your pools surface among other things.

After the storm

• Remove leaves from the surface of the pool
• Check the pump basket and filters for debris
• Check the skimmer and skimmer basket
• Call Vistancia Pool Care and we will come and backwash the filter, test the pH and shock and clean as needed.
  

Happy 4th of July
We wish you a joyful and safe celebration of this remarkable day in our nation's history.
Stay safe and enjoy your relaxing weekend this 4th of July