I’m going to explain everything you need to know about chlorine lock and chlorine demand in your pool. There are different interpretations of this issue but the problems described are the same – as are …
It’s a gloriously warm day – you know, the kind that’s perfect for spending hours doing nothing but lounging about in the pool and soaking in the sun. So you head to your pool, only …
Is foam becoming a problem in your swimming pool? Bubbles are a good thing when they are from your air vents and the pumping and circulating process. But what if you end up with clumps …
Frogs are slimy creatures that most of us prefer to encounter only in the wilds, if at all. So finding frogs jumping about in your swimming pool may be a one-of-a-kind slimy nightmare. It’s not …
Nothing puts a dampener on your summer pool parties like slimy green buildup in your pool. While the green water is an eyesore, it is not that difficult to clean up if you put in …
Sanitizing your hot tub is a must if you wish to keep it both safe and comfortable, but if you dislike the combination of chlorine and bromine for one reason or another, the good news …
Having a swimming pool is pretty great. But if you own one, you’re going to want to keep an eye out for a few things. When it comes to maintaining a pool, you don’t always …
There are many ways to keep your swimming pool water clean and perfectly balanced. But you want to find something that is safe and tried and tested. Super chlorinating, also known as shocking, is one …
Keeping a check on the chemical levels in your hot tub water is essential for the upkeep of your equipment and the overall health and well-being of the hot tub users. Almost every hot tub …
Imagine entering a spa only to realize that the water there is, well, cloudy. This is possibly the worst thing someone entering a spa can encounter because that starts a train of thought that proceeds …
If you go on vacation or you’re away from your swimming pool for a few days, you shouldn’t have to worry about the chlorine level in your water and the possibility that the pool will …
Cyanuric acid is also called a pool stabilizer, and it’s a very important ingredient in keeping your swimming pool both safe and comfortable. The cyanuric acid (CYA) number has to be just right to maintain …
You’d think that worms are not a concern at all when it comes to maintaining a swimming pool. Often, it is about checking the levels of chemicals, keeping the debris out and cleaning the sides …
Ducks are sweet-looking birds that seem to be completely harmless, but only when you go to visit them at the duck pond and have a bag of breadcrumbs for them. When you wake up in …