Pool Care

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How to Get Rid of Water Bugs in Pool: Expert Guide That Actually Works

Did you know that some pool water bugs can deliver a bite as painful as a bee sting? Water bugs in pools might seem harmless, but these persistent creatures - water boatmen and backswimmers - can quickly turn your refreshing summer swim into an uncomfortable experience. These oval-shaped bugs measure

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How to Lower Water Hardness in Pool

Hard water havoc! Mineral buildup from hard water doesn't just clog pool filters and pipes, slashing vital water circulation and filtration efficiency. It can also silently harm your hardworking robotic pool cleaners! It can also silently harm your hardworking robotic pool cleaners! Scale stiffens hoses, jams wheels, and

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How to Remove Pool Pollen Fast: Your Same-Day Solution Guide

Yellow specks everywhere? That's right - pollen season can start as early as February and continue through May. When this stubborn pollen settles in your pool water, it creates more than an ugly yellow or greenish surface. These tiny particles blow in from nearby yards and affect your

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Spring Pool Maintenance: 10 Tips and Tricks for a Perfect Season

Spring is here, and it’s time to wake your pool from its winter slumber! After months under cover, your pool needs some TLC to ensure it’s safe and sparkling for summer fun. In this guide, we’ve rounded up 10 essential spring pool maintenance tips and tricks—from

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Guide to Pool Sanitizers: Bromine vs. Chlorine

Maintaining and sanitizing your pool is crucial to having an enjoyable swim and not suffering any adverse effects. That said, the two main kinds of sanitizers commonly available everywhere are chlorine and bromine. While both kinds of sanitizers kill bacteria in swimming pools, their operational ways differ quite a bit.

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Swimming Pool Cover Repair Guide

Have you ever noticed a tiny nick in your pool cover and thought, "That's no big deal?" Think again. That small tear can quickly become a major headache, compromising your pool's protection and potentially even its safety.  A well-maintained pool cover is crucial – it

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How to Store Pool Chemicals the Right Way?

You have cleaned your pool; we get it. It's a lot of hard work but since the cleaning process holds a lot of chemicals, you need to learn how to store them the right way. Not doing so can be extremely dangerous, especially if you have kids and

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Pool Liner Repair: How to Patch a Pool Liner

When we talk about patching a pool liner, we probably mean vinyl pools. These pools use a flexible PVC liner to hold the water in, supported by a structural framework. The vinyl liner is subject to tears and punctures, but the good news is that it allows for DIY repairs.

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Black Algae in Pool: Causes & Treatment

Got black spots in your pool? You're likely dealing with black algae. While it's one of the tougher pool problems to tackle, you can get rid of it with the right approach. Here's everything you need to know about identifying, treating, and preventing black

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How to Get Rid of Frogs in Pool: The Complete Guide

Frogs in your swimming pool can be more than just a nuisance – it’s something that many pool owners run into, frequently during the warmest months of the year. Though frogs are integral to our ecosystem, having them in your pools can cause some cleaning problems and perhaps even alter

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How to Find a Pool Leak and Fix It

Nothing can be better than owning a swimming pool, but have you started to notice that your pool water seems to be draining faster than normal or accumulating around? There is every possibility that it is leaking since leakage can seriously damage the pool and cause increased costs over time.

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How to Clean an Inflatable Pool

Picture this: a hot summer day, the sun shining, and you sinking into the cool, refreshing water of your inflatable pool. But keeping it that way requires regular maintenance. This guide breaks down everything you need to know, from quick daily tasks to thorough deep cleans. In this blog: * Necessary

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The Cheapest Way to Increase Calcium Hardness in a Pool

Altering your pool's water chemistry isn't going to cost you an arm and a leg, and one element of balanced water is to have calcium hardness. One cannot ignore the importance of calcium hardness in pool water in order to protect the pool and avoid various

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How to Clean Pool Tile: Simple Tips for a Spotless Pool

To engage in a pleasurable swim, one of the crucial aspects is to maintain the pool in a good and clean state. For that to happen, cleaning the pool tiles is something that should be done on a regular basis. Pool negligence and neglect of pool maintenance would invite problems

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How To Winterize A Pool

It is essential to take proper precautions in caring for pools. Winter is fast approaching, marking the end of the swimming season. Proper maintenance now will ensure the pool is ready for the next cycle. Winterizing swimming pools is very important as it prevents algae growth, ice damage, and unwanted

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How to Get Rid of Calcium Deposits From Pool Tile

The purpose of this blog is to provide you with tips on how to remove calcium deposits. What do you do when you see the white, chalky deposits running up your pool tiles, primarily black? These are called calcium deposits. It will not affect you if left unattended, but this

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Easy Steps to Backwash Your Pool Filter Properly

A clean pool filter is a key component of a clear, unpolluted swimming pool. Backwashing is one of these pool maintenance aspects. It helps dispose of the dirt and debris collected within the filter, therefore enhancing its functions and making sure the pool’s water remains uncontaminated. Let's

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How to Get Rid of White Water Mold in Pools

Have you ever experienced white slime or paper bits floating in your pool? If you have, you might have encountered white water mold, a naturally occurring fungus-like substance that can be a nuisance in pools. Although unassuming, this mold will make your swimming pool less welcoming and more challenging. This

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Does Rain Lower or Raise PH in Pool Water and How to Manage It

Rainwater and your pool may seem like a perfectly natural combination, but rain can create some real challenges when it comes to pool health. Rainwater isn't just water; it's weakly acidic and often carries contaminants that can disrupt your pool's delicate chemical balance. From

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How to Remove Water from Your Pool Cover Easily (With or Without Pumps)

Pool covers are essential in keeping the pool clean and reducing maintenance during the off-season. However, when water collects on the cover, removing this water as quickly as possible is essential. Water standing on your pool cover can cause everything from damaging your cover to becoming an algae nursery and

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How to Test Pool Water: A Guide for Beginners

Owning a swimming pool is a marvelous experience. However, it also brings some responsibilities, one of which is the periodic testing of the pool water to maintain the water chemistry and ensure swimming pool safety with your family. It will be a time-consuming process, but if you know the correct

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How to Take Care of A Saltwater Pool

If you are looking to invest in a saltwater pool and are skeptical about how it is maintained, fear not; we have your back. Saltwater pools have recently gained much popularity as an eco-friendly substitute for the usual swimming pool. However, like their counterparts, they require regular maintenance and upkeep

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Robotic Pool Cleaner vs. Professional Pool Service: Which Is Better?

Being a pool owner, you may know how important it is to maintain your pool to ensure it stays pristine and keeps functioning all year round. While swimming may be fun, maintaining the pool regularly may be laborious. From removing dirt and debris to sweeping the pools’ floors, pool maintenance

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What Does Muriatic Acid Do for a Pool?

Pool maintenance is an essential duty of every pool owner as pools tend to get dirty over time. Neglecting the pool leads to debris, dirt, and bacteria accumulation that may potentially cause serious health issues. Moreover, this may also disrupt the pool’s alkalinity and pH levels. Hence, it is

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Why Is My Pool Cloudy? Causes and Solutions Explained

Do you often face the issue of your pool water turning cloudy despite you doing regular maintenance? Turns out, it’s a surprisingly common occurrence that is caused by various factors, making it hard to detect the potential cause. Cloudy pool water isn’t safe and may indicate the presence