Pool shocking is a recommended regular maintenance practice for any pool owner. It is, therefore, important to know when to shock your pool. To ensure that sanitary conditions are maintained in your pool, this article explains what pool shock is and why it is important to apply it. Further, it … Read more
A clean pool is every pool owner’s dream. However, mustard algae may infest your pool, making the water cloudy, hazy, and unhygienic to swim in. This article will help you to conceptualize what mustard algae are, how to get rid of them, and the steps you should take after treating … Read more
Photo: reliablepoolcareaustin.com Black algae take the top spot for the most dreaded infestation that can happen to your pool, and for a reason; they are hard to get rid of. This article explains what black algae are, and gives a step by step guide on how to remove it from … Read more
Photo: bluewaterspoolservices.com Water frogs, while not harmful, are unwelcome in any swimming pool. As a pool owner, you will need to keep them away from your pool, for a good swimming experience. This article explains why you do not want to have frogs in your pool. It also discusses solutions … Read more
Photo: pooluniversity.org Your pool pump is, arguably, the heart of your swimming pool. By keeping the water filtered, clean, and flowing, a pump is what makes swimming a worthwhile and safe experience. That’s why pool problems can significantly degrade the quality of your swimming pool’s water and overall swimming experience. … Read more
Photo: tyentusa.com Although we’ve been drinking water our entire lives as an essential source of health and hydration, not many people are aware that it can have different levels of acidity. Here, we offer you a detailed overview of acidic water, its characteristics and causes, and the impact it has … Read more
Photo: poolsbydesignaz.com Wouldn’t it be great if all you hard to do once you get a pool was to fill it with water and forget about it? Well, this would save you a lot of time and effort in maintenance but unfortunately, owning a pool comes with lots of responsibilities … Read more
Photo: thepoolbutler.net Heavy and consistent rainfall can drastically increase the level of water in your pool, in just a short period. After the rain has leveled out, it may be necessary to remove excess overflow water from your in-ground pool to prevent the many challenges associated with this occurrence. If … Read more
Photo: aquamasterspool.com Phosphates are ever-present in pools, but it’s not until the pool turns green that we get concerned because its likely that an algae bloom has struck. Elevated levels of phosphates in your pool can cause a surge in algae growth, which can, in turn, make for a terrible … Read more
Photo: levelgroundpool.com It is quite rare to have to empty your above-ground pool either fully or partially. This is because most of them rely on the weight of the water pressing down and outward to maintain their shape. However, some instances require you to drain them. In this article, we … Read more