Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:54:07 -0600WeeblyFri, 03 May 2024 15:26:37 GMThttps://www.deatoncustompools.com/swimmingpoolblog/why-and-how-do-you-need-to-brush-your-poolBrushing your pool is probably the most important thing you can do for your pool’s overall health and your plasters longevity.
Brushing your swimming pool walls and floor is key in removing dirt and debris and any algae spores trying to gain a foothold on your pool’s walls.  It is the number one way to prevent algae.  Most often, this dirt, debris, and algae spores are note visible to the eye.  A pool should be brushed 1-2 times a week and will often need more brushing during the hot summer months, or after a storm.  If you are getting algae, you are not brushing often enough.
Proper brushing is also important.  You want to brush the steps, shallow end, and benches first.  Brush the walls down toward the floor, brush the floor on the shallow end toward the drain in the deep end.  Brush the walls in the deep end and the deep end floor last because the idea is that you are pushing everything to the drain.
Remember, if you have a pool cleaning company that cleans your pool weekly… they are only there once a week.
]]>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:06:53 GMThttps://www.deatoncustompools.com/swimmingpoolblog/its-pollen-seasonOur cars, outdoor kitchen counter, and pool have been covered with pollen over the last week or so. Looks like it is here to stay for a while. Below are a few tips to help keep your pool clear and healthy during this season.

• It is recommended that you skim the pollen off the top of your pool with a net. This reduces the amount of pollen that makes its way into your filter.
• Make sure your pump is running 8-10 hours a day so that the water is circulating. This is the only way the pollen (that didn’t get skimmed off the surface) will be pulled into the skimmers, where it will make its way through the system and hopefully be caught in the filter. We’ll keep an eye on your filter pressure, but don’t be surprised if it increases during this time of year and needs to be cleaned due to the increase in “stuff” that it is having to work to clear from your pool water.
• If the pollen is not skimmed from the surface or able to make its way to the skimmers and into the filter, it will eventually soak up enough water that it sinks to the bottom of your pool. Once this happens, the pool will have a greenish/yellow look. From the surface, this will look like algae once it settles. If, when you brush it, it forms a cloud in the water; it’s just pollen. Frequent brushing will stir it up so that it can makes way to the filter.

Aside from making the pool look bad, pollen can also cause problems with your water chemistry which can lead to other issues.
]]>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:56:43 GMThttps://www.deatoncustompools.com/swimmingpoolblog/welcome-to-our-blog-pageWe are Bud & Cindy Deaton of Deaton Custom Pools & Outdoor Amenities!

Over the years that we've been in the swimming pool industry, Bud and I have noticed that there are lots of common swimming pool questions, and some not-so-common.   Typically we have responded to questions one customer at a time ... until now. 

Since 2018 Bud and I have been building, remodeling and cleaning pools in Friendswood, Texas and our neighboring cities. Over the years we have acquired quite a library of knowledge regarding swimming pool construction and care, and we are happy to share it!  There is a lot to know about owning a swimming pool  - especially in our unique environment here in Texas.  Moving forward we will be posting our thoughts and experiences along with seasonal suggestions.  We hope that the information we share is helpful to our customers, seasoned pool owners and future pool owners alike.  

Thank you for visiting our page.  Let us know if you have any questions.   ]]>