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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When and How Often Should You Shock Your Swimming Pool?
Shock your swimming pool weekly during peak swimming season and every 2-3 weeks off-season, more frequently after heavy use or...
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How to Clean a Green Pool
You can transform your green pool in 12 steps without draining it and starting over. You’ll need to scrub it,...
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How to Test Pool Water
Most people use test strips to test pool water because they are cost-effective, but you can also use a liquid...
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2025’s Best Cities to Own a Swimming Pool
Planning to invest in a pool? Discover 2025’s Best Cities to Own a Swimming Pool.
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Scaling Your Pool Business: From Solo Operator to Managing a Team
Running a solo pool care route has its perks — flexibility, full control, and simple operations. But if you’ve been...
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How to Raise the Alkaline Level in a Pool
Raising the alkaline level in a pool is a simple matter of checking the alkaline levels using commercially available test...
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How to Lower the pH in a Pool
Learn how I safely lower my pool's pH levels using muriatic acid or sodium bisulfate. Step-by-step instructions and dosage charts...
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