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Welcome to the Benson Blog, your go-to resource for expert tips and advice on pool care and maintenance. Stay informed and ensure your pool remains a source of joy and relaxation all year round.

Do Pool Chemicals Expire?

Pool chemicals are an essential part of maintaining your oasis. During your time as a pool owner, you may have asked: Do pool chemicals expire? This guide will review everything you need to know about the shelf life of these chemicals and how to store them properly....

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A Guide to Heating Your Swimming Pool

Perhaps residents in Ottawa who feel the most attuned to weather throughout the year are pool owners, who spend summers waiting for their pools to warm up and winters closing them down for the year. Rather than chasing this cycle, many pool owners are turning to...

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What Does Chlorine Do in a Swimming Pool?

Ottawa summers may be short, but they’re all the more enjoyable for those lucky enough to have a backyard pool. Whether you are cooling off after work, hosting a weekend BBQ, or watching your kids splash around, your swimming pool should be clean and safe at all...

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The Impact of Swimmers on Pool Chemistry

Hosting a pool party or even just a few swimmers over can introduce more than just fun to your pool—it can also introduce a variety of contaminants. Not only can these cause cloudiness or discolouration, but they also influence your pool’s pH balance, which is...

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