Pool Cleaners

Shock your pool first, let chlorine settle, then pour measured algaecide around the deep end with the pump running to stop algae without creating foam.

Scratchy pool water and white scale come from high calcium. Lower harsh mineral levels with fresh water and add pool borates for a smooth, gentle swim.

No chemical removes pool salt. Lower high levels safely by draining a portion of water and refilling with fresh tap water so your chlorinator restarts.

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A fiberglass shell lasts 30 to 50 years, while the finish wears in 15 to 25. Spot early cracks, stop blister damage, and protect the pool without draining it.

LED pool lights last 10 to 15 years, but older bulbs only last 1 to 3. Check what causes early burnout, from leaking seals to tripped safety breakers.

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Pool paint lasts 2 to 8 years depending on the formula. Epoxy can reach 8 years, while acrylic lasts 2 to 3. Proper prep and drying stop early peeling.

Budget your pool pump replacement before hiring a pro. Compare equipment, labor, and energy-saving motor options to avoid surprise contractor bills.

An 18-foot pool needs one 3-inch chlorine tablet weekly or one pound of shock. Dose 6,500 to 7,600 gallons safely without bleaching your vinyl liner.

Dip elbow-deep, hold flat for 30 seconds, and match the color pads in natural daylight before they bleed so you add the right pool chemicals without guessing.

Use ordinary baking soda to raise low pool alkalinity safely. Dose by pool size to protect your equipment and steady pH without making water cloudy.

Most pools lose roughly a quarter-inch of water daily. Spot the difference between normal evaporation and a costly leak using a simple 24-hour bucket check.

Add half a teaspoon of plain bleach per 100 gallons to keep a kiddie pool clean. Check safe amounts by pool size, swim wait times, and bottles to avoid.

Remove the winter cover cleanly, prime your pump safely without running it dry, and balance chemicals in the right order for clear swimming water.

Turn hot bathwater back into a refreshing swim. Run your pump at night, spray water through return aerators, and use shade to drop pool temperatures.

Clear floating leaves and pollen before they sink to the bottom. Adjust your wall jets, skim the top with a net, and wipe oily scum off the waterline.

Salt pools still need routine care. Balance pH, add salt without staining the floor, and protect the chlorine generator cell from stubborn mineral buildup.

Turn hazy pool water sparkling clean by balancing your pH, cleaning the filter, and removing fine particles instead of wasting money on random chemicals.