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How Often Should You Run Your Pool Pump
Over the years, we have gotten so many customers asking this question, so we thought it was time we went into the subject a little further so you can make an informed decision on how often to run your pump. So how often should you run your pump? As much...
Spa Giveaway Interview – Wish for Our Heroes
Performance Pool & Spa has partnered with Sundance® Spas to support Wish for Our Heroes, a nonprofit foundation that assists U.S. soldiers, veterans, and their families with basic needs like food and clothing, as well as vacations and spas to help them reconnect...
5 Ways to Add Pizzazz to Your Pool
When it comes to pool design, it's hard to go wrong with a classic rectangle, deck, and landscaping. However, there are other things you can add to your pool area to improve the overall feel and look without having to move a bobcat into the yard. Here are some ways to...
8 Ways to Swim Safer this Summer
Swimming pools provide joy, relaxation, and entertainment to families across the globe, but it is important to be aware of the dangers surrounding pools so that we can prevent accidents that keep that joy, relaxation, and entertainment from continuing. 390 deaths a...
10 Things to Have on Hand When Starting Your Pool
After an abysmal April and a lackluster start to May, it does seem like we're finally starting to move into the swimming season here in Minnesota. But before we break out the swim suits and goggles, there's some work to be done. Make sure you have these 10 items...
Summer 2022: Top 5 Pool Toys & Accessories
If you’re looking for a few ways to spice up your summer fun in 2022, check out these 5 amazing pool toys/accessories. 1. Thermacell Patio Shield At PPS, we love spending time outside, whether that be in our own backyards, or exploring the Boundary...
Prepare Your Pool for a Perfect Swim Season
Spring is in the air! The temperatures are rising (albeit slowly) and the sun seems to peek out more and more as we move into pool opening season. When you take off your pool cover for the first time since closing it, you never know exactly what you're going to...
PPS Update Roundup
After some time and hard work, Performance Pool & Spa has a clean and sophisticated new website (so long old ugly website from the 90's!). We've also been working on a few other projects we've unveiled recently, so we figured what better time to do a roundup of...
Protecting Swimsuits from Chlorine
Have you ever found that perfect swimsuit that fits well, you love the colors and patterns, makes you feel confident, and then chlorine happens? Chlorine from pools and spas can strip those fun colors, break down the elasticity, and not look quite like how you bought...