Pool Advice
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Red Eyes After Swimming: It's Not the Chlorine — Here's What's Actually Happening
Your eyes are red. Your skin itches. The pool reeks of chlorine. Before you cut back on chlorine, stop — that's almost certainly the wrong move. In most cases, pool irritation comes down to two things: pH that's drifted out of range, or chloramines building up in the water. Both are entirely fixable. This guide tells you exactly which one you're dealing with and how to sort it out before your next swim.
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Green Pool Despite Chlorine: Why It's Not Working (And How to Actually Fix It)
You shocked your pool. You waited. It's still green. Sound familiar? Before you add more chlorine, stop — it's almost certainly not going to help. A green pool that resists treatment is always telling you something specific: a pH problem, a CYA buildup, phosphates feeding the algae, or a filtration issue. Each one has a precise fix. This guide walks you through how to find the real cause and clear your water in 48 to 72 hours.
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Reducing Water & Chemical Consumption: Smart Ways to Maintain Your Pool or Spa
Owning a pool or spa doesn’t have to mean high water usage or excessive chemical consumption. With the right habits and tools, it’s possible to maintain clear, balanced water while... -
Cyanuric Acid in Pools: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Manage It
In Brief Cyanuric acid (CYA) is a pool stabilizer that protects chlorine from being destroyed by UV rays. Without it, up to 90% of your chlorine can disappear within a... -
Limescale & Deposits: Understanding, Preventing, and Removing Them
White marks on pool walls, rough surfaces, cloudy water, or crust forming around waterlines — these are common signs of limescale buildup. While often seen as just a cosmetic issue,... -
Burning Eyes & “Chlorine Smell”: What Your Pool or Spa Water Is Really Telling You
Burning eyes and a strong “chlorine smell” are often seen as signs of clean, well-treated water. In reality, they usually indicate the opposite. These symptoms are clear warnings that your... -
Freeze & Damage Prevention: How to Protect Your Pool and Spa in Cold Weather
Freezing temperatures can cause serious damage to pools and spas if proper precautions aren’t taken. When water freezes, it expands — putting pipes, equipment, and surfaces under extreme stress. The... -
MPS (Chlorine-Free Oxidant) vs. Chlorine Shock Treatment During Cold Periods
Maintaining a pool or spa during colder months brings its own challenges. Lower temperatures slow chemical reactions, reduce chlorine efficiency, and make water more likely to accumulate contaminants if not... -
Saltwater Pools 101: Electrolysis, Salinity, and Winterization
Saltwater pools have become increasingly popular — and for good reason. They offer a gentler swimming experience and simplify water maintenance. To make the most of your system, it’s important... -
Chloramines & Breakpoint: The ‘Chlorine’ Smell Is Not What You Think
Many pool and spa owners think that the strong “chlorine smell” means the water is well sanitized. In reality, it’s quite the opposite. That odor — and the eye or... -
Calcium Hardness & LSI in Cold Water: Prevent Corrosion and Limescale
When temperatures drop, pool and spa owners tend to focus on winterizing or maintaining proper chemical levels. Yet one crucial element often goes unnoticed: calcium hardness and its impact on... -
Total Alkalinity: the guardian of pH
When it comes to pool and spa water balance, pH often gets all the attention. But behind every stable pH lies a hidden hero — total alkalinity (TA). Acting as...
