To Our Valued Customers: First and foremost, we hope everyone in your family is safe and healthy. With the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we at Ohana Pool & Spa wanted to let you know that we are monitoring the situation and taking the advice of our Government and the CDC. Here is an update from the CDC on COVID-19 … Read More
Chlorine Odor
What causes chlorine odor, itchy skin and red eyes? These annoying conditions indicate that the pool water has not been correctly treated. A common cause of high levels of chloramines, formed when chlorine combines with body oils, perspiration, urine and other contaminants carried into the pool by swimmers. Contrary to popular belief, a strong chemical smell is not an indication … Read More
Frequently Asked Pool Questions – Part 2
Is Chlorine Safe For Swimming Pools? Chlorine sanitizers are safe when used according to the package directions. Chlorine levels within the recommended range for swimming pool water do not pose any known health risks. Chlorine sanitizers have been used safely and successfully as pool and hot tub disinfectants for over a century. The majority of public swimming pools and 9 … Read More
Frequently Asked Pool Questions
Does Chlorine Prevent All Recreational Water Illnesses? – Chlorine in pools kills the germs that may make people sick, but it does take time. Chlorine in properly disinfected pools kills most germs that cause RWIs within minutes. However, it takes a longer time to kill germs such as Cryptosporidium that can live for days even in a properly disinfected swimming … Read More
Underwater Lighting
If you’re considering putting in a new pool, you are probably also considering installing underwater lights. Contact Ohana Pool & Spa regarding our underwater lighting. We will be pleased to install them for you! Keep in mind, that with hotter temperatures also comes algae. There are different types of algae and our pool technicians know the exact way to clear … Read More
Backyard Resort
Are you daydreaming of that yearly vacation where you can escape the grind of your job and fly to some exotic location? You will lounge by the pool with the glistening water shining in the sun. Why not enjoy that everyday? Use your vacation money and spend it on making your own backyard resort. Transform your one week of pleasure … Read More
Proper Cleaning of Swimming Pool
With proper cleaning of your swimming pool and using the right pool chemicals, you will extend the life of your pool. Contact Ohana Pool & Spa and speak with one of our pool technicians and pool maintenance staff to look at the chemistry of your pool. We will check your pool chemical levels to make sure you are getting the … Read More
Reasons Your Pool Is A Great Calorie Burner
Are you looking for ways to accelerate your exercise routine? Bored with the gym? Go to the pool instead. Swimming is an amazing calorie burner. Depending on things like gender, body type, and weight, swimming in the pool for an hour can burn almost 1,000 calories! Swimming is a low-impact exercise. Running can be hard on the joints, but not … Read More
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The management and staff and Ohana Pool & Spa would like to wish all of our customers and prospective customers a very Happy New Year. We hope 2020 is a terrific year for all of you! Keep in mind for the new year our services at Ohana Pool & Spa. We perform pool and spa renovations, detailed pool and spa inspections, … Read More
How Often To Drain Hot Tub?
Most often you will find you are told to drain your hot tub every three or six months. In the majority of cases, if you were to follow this advice your hot tub would end up with a lot of chemicals, body oils and biofilm of which you soak in to relax. If you were to follow the general guideline … Read More