Water Care Tips

Do you struggle with a ring of scum around the edges of your Hot Tub? A ring of scum will appear around the edges of your hot tub from oils and other chemicals found on your body. When you get into a hot tub, these substances will wash off your body and end up in the […]

This time of year we have a number of people coming in and asking about draining their hot tubs for the summer. Personally, I like to just drop the temperature a bit and use it for the kids and I to cool off in on hot days 🙂  When there are days of over 30 […]

Believe it or not, your pool needs some form of sunblock. But, please don’t squeeze in a bottle of Coppertone! Pools, of course, need chlorine to kill algae and bacteria. Without it, the water would turn green, cloudy and would be unhealthy to swim in. That’s the last thing you want on a hot summer day! […]

Hot tub covers are one of the most important energy saving aspects of your hot tub. Every Beachcomber cover is a heatshield that virtually locks in heat and energy. These covers are made in Canada for Canadian climates. A Beachcomber cover will last  you at least 5 years … and beyond if you look after […]

Looking after the water in your pool can feel like an intimidating job, but it doesn’t have to be. While there is a bit of a learning curve you’ll find that if you follow certain procedures on a regular basis it will soon become a piece of cake. Check out the instructions in this handy […]

In response to the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation, Backyard Leisure is committed to take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of staff and customers. Is it safe to use your hot tub these days? Find out here We will be available to you by request during regular business hours so that we might continue […]

In light of the recent pandemic surrounding COVID-19, many might be wondering whether our pools and hot tubs are safe to enter. The key practice at all times is to regularly monitor and maintain your pool and hot tub at specified levels. It’s even more critical during times like this when there is a heightened […]

When you “spring” your clocks ahead it can sometimes cause stress and frustration. We finally got to the point where it’s light when we go to work. Now it’s all going to change again! Don’t let it get to you this year! Instead, change all your clocks and then go out for a soak in […]

You may get an unpleasant surprise when you open your hot tub cover. You may see yellow, slimy spots with a foul odor. It looks like snot…but it’s not! This is a type of bacteria that has formed…likely for the following reasons: 1.       You haven’t opened your cover in a while. Even though you may not […]