Maintaining proper pool water chemistry is important for the comfort of swimmers and also to protect the materials that the pool is made up of. The right balance of chemicals helps keep harmful bacteria and germs in check. Keeping pH levels under control is often challenging for pool owners as they are affected by everything that enters the water! In this post, we will learn…
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Pool water should be clear and fresh. Cloudy is best reserved for Ouzo or Lion’s milk as it’s often called. (A Damn Tasty Drink you can get in Greece!) Not only does cloudy, murky water look absolutely horrendous, it’s actually a symptom of an underlying problem. Cloudy water is an indication that the water chemistry is imbalanced – this can be harmful for swimmers’ health and can also damage pool surfaces, fixtures and equipment. Cloudiness compromises visibility and hence it is hard to detect if someone is drowning, making it a potentially life-threatening situation, especially for small children and pets.
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The Aim of This Post is to share with you how to clean a green pool in 24 hours, not the standard 5-6 days! The color green is a symbol of prosperity but it has absolutely no place in your swimming pool. If a pool is looking green, it means that there’s an overgrowth of algae in it. While common green algae is not detrimental to humans, it certainly is not the most inviting phenomenon under the Sun.
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How To Raise pH in Pool? Fast and Easy Method – Layman’s Guide! Properly balanced pH levels are integral to pool maintenance and safety. When pH levels are out of whack, they prevent chlorine from doing it’s job – which is to fight off germs. In short, a pool with unbalanced pH levels can well become a breeding ground for bacteria. And that’s just the beginning of your problems.
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In this article, I will cover step-by-step how to Shock a Pool the Right Way, in just a few simple steps! What Exactly Is A Pool Shock? Pool shocking means hyper-chlorinating the water in order to kill bacteria and other organic entities that are present in it. Shocking helps to keep pool water safe for swimmers and is an integral part of regular pool maintenance.
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In This Post, I Tackle the Often Overlooked Task for many Swimming Pool Owners; How To Winterize A Pool. Many pool owners make this mistake – they just simply put a cover over their pool at the end of the swimming season, thinking that they’ll take care of the water next year.
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