Pros and Cons of a Robotic Pool Cleaner
We break down the pros and cons of a robotic cleaner, showing how smart mapping and ultra-fine filters stack up...
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How Often to Add Chlorine to Your Pool
How often you add chlorine to your pool depends on sun, usage, and weather. You'll need to test your water...
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What Is Chlorine Lock?
Chlorine lock is when your pool's chlorine becomes ineffective, often due to too much stabilizer, and adding more chlorine doesn't...
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How to Add Chlorine to Your Pool
To chlorinate a pool, test the water first, pick a chlorine option and dose after sunset, run the pump to...
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Signs You Have Too Much Chlorine in Your Pool
Too much chlorine in your pool damages equipment and causes swimmer discomfort. A quality test kit is the only way...
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Handheld and Manual Pool Cleaners: Types and How to Choose
Manual pool cleaners come in three types: standard vacuum heads, pump-assisted models, and battery-powered vacuums. Choose based on your pool...
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Why Is My Pool Green?
Pool water turns green primarily from algae, which grows when chlorine levels are low or water is stagnant from lack...
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The Best Way to Vacuum a Swimming Pool
When vacuuming a pool, begin by skimming the surface, then brush the walls and floor, adjust the filter valve, and...
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What Is Alkalinity in a Pool?
Alkalinity acts as your pool’s chemical stabilizer. It maintains a consistent environment where chlorine and other sanitizers can do what...
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Types of Pool Shock (and Which to Use)
The most common types of pool shock include cal-hypo, dichlor, liquid chlorine, chlorine-free and lithium. Choose the best for algae,...
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How to Get Pollen Out of Your Pool
You can get pollen out of your pool by adding aluminum sulfate to clump the pollen so you can vacuum...
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How to Shock a Pool
To shock your pool, test the water, calculate the amount of shock needed, pre-dissolve the chemicals, add the solution to...
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