Barrington Pools

06/01/2026

🌳 Cottonwood Season: Your Pool's Least Favorite Time of Year 🤦‍♂️💦

If it looks like it's snowing in June, you're probably dealing with cottonwood.

That fluffy white stuff may seem harmless, but it can create headaches for your pool:

☁️ Clogs Skimmer Baskets Quickly
Cottonwood can restrict water flow and make your equipment work harder.

🧪 Impacts Water Quality
As it breaks down, cottonwood adds organic debris to the water, increasing chlorine demand and making it harder to maintain proper chemistry.

🌱 Feeds Algae Growth
Extra organic material gives algae more opportunity to thrive, especially during warm weather.

🔄 Overloads Your Filter
Filters can become clogged faster, reducing circulation and water clarity.

💡 How to Stay Ahead of It:
✅ Skim daily during peak cottonwood season
✅ Empty skimmer and pump baskets frequently
✅ Clean filters more often
✅ Maintain proper chlorine levels
✅ Run your pool longer during heavy cottonwood drops

The sooner you remove cottonwood, the easier it is on your water, equipment, and wallet.

Your pool should look like a backyard oasis—not a giant cotton ball.

🌳🏊‍♂️💦

05/29/2026

🏊‍♂️ After the Weekend Swim: Keep Your Pool Looking Its Best 💦

A busy weekend of swimming is great for making memories—but it can also put extra stress on your pool water. Here's what to do after a fun-filled weekend in the pool:

✅ Test Your Water Chemistry
Heavy swimmer loads can quickly affect chlorine levels, pH, and alkalinity- this can impact water clarity.

✅ Empty Skimmer & Pump Baskets
Remove leaves, bugs, and debris before they impact circulation.

✅ Brush & Skim
Give walls, steps, and the waterline a quick brush and skim any floating debris.

✅ Run Your Pump Longer
After a busy weekend, run your circulation system 18–24 hours to help filter out contaminants.

✅ Check Your Filter
Clean your filter if pressure is elevated or water clarity has decreased.

✅ Shock If Needed
If the pool saw heavy use, consider shocking the water according to current readings.

✅ Inspect Water Level
Splashing, cannonballs, and pool games can lower water levels more than you think.

A few minutes of maintenance now can help prevent cloudy water and keep your pool sparkling all week long. ✨

05/27/2026

Midweek slump?
Consider this your reminder that summer is getting closer, the days are getting longer, and pool season is here. ☀️💦

A little Wednesday pick-me-up:
✔ Coffee helps
✔ Sunshine helps more
✔ A backyard pool helps the most 😎 Call us today!

Here’s to making it through the week one warm thought at a time.

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day!

05/20/2026

Memorial Day weekend is almost here —As you prepare for a weekend of relaxing, entertaining, and making memories with family and friends, we want to help make sure your pool is ready to enjoy.

A few quick reminders before the holiday weekend:

• Check your water level and chemistry
• Empty skimmer and pump baskets
• Make sure your equipment is running properly
• Clean or inspect your filters
• Run your pool longer during heavy usage and warmer weather

Most importantly, we would like to take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We are grateful for their service and sacrifice this Memorial Day.

From all of us at Barrington Pools, we wish you a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday weekend.

05/18/2026

Even if the skies are gray, summer is still on the way ☁️💦
A gloomy Monday is a little easier when you’ve got pool season to look forward to.

Now’s the perfect time to start planning your backyard escape — because sunny days have a way of showing up fast around here. 🌤️

From custom pool builds to renovations and weekly service, Barrington Pools has been helping families create their perfect summer retreat for over 50 years.

📍Rain today. Pool days soon.

05/13/2026

Mid-May in the Midwest: one day you’re dreaming about pool season… the next day you’re back in a hoodie. 🌦️😂

But warmer days ARE coming, and summer will be here before you know it.

Until then… we’ll all keep checking the forecast every 20 minutes. ☀️➡️🌧️➡️🌬️

05/11/2026

Summer mode: loading… ☀️🌴

Longer days.
Barefoot nights.
Music outside.
Poolside everything.

We’re officially entering the best time of year. 💦