No, it’s not sand on your pool steps! It’s mustard algae! How to get rid of mustard algae in pool is a question I get asked often, especially during warm summer months. Despite regular maintenance and chemical treatments, this stubborn yellowish-brown growth can continue to thrive in the shady areas of your pool. With the…
No, those dark spots on your pool surfaces aren’t just dirt—they’re black algae! How to get rid of black algae in pool is a common question, especially when dealing with this stubborn growth during the warm summer months. Despite regular maintenance and chemical treatments, black algae can persist, particularly in shaded areas of your pool…
What’s that green slimy stuff floating in your pool? Disgusting and it’s green algae! How to get rid of green algae in pool is a question I get asked often, especially during warm summer months. Despite regular maintenance and chemical treatments, this stubborn green growth can continue to thrive in the shady areas of your…
Pool Clarifier vs Flocculant: The Cheat Sheet! As a new pool owner you may assume that pool clarifier and flocculant are the same. However, when it comes to pool clarifier vs flocculant, there are similarities but there are many differences too. Both a pool clarifier and a pool flocculant perform the same function of clearing…
How Often Should Pool Filters Be Cleaned? Depends on the filter type, pool size, amount of debris etc. This post explains the details.
I love pink, but not when it is slimy pink algae in my pool. I am sure you don’t too! No wonder you want to know how to get rid of pink algae in pool as soon as possible. Despite regular upkeep and chemical treatments, this resilient pink growth can persist, especially in shaded pool…
Are you alarmed? Milky pool water after shock treatment is, in fact, a common occurrence in pool maintenance. This cloudiness is proof of the shock treatment’s success in neutralizing bacteria and algae. Although unsettling, this temporary haziness is generally harmless, indicative of the treatment’s efficacy. To hasten the return to clear waters, understand the appropriate…
High phosphate in pool should be a major concern for pool owners, as it can lead to a myriad of issues affecting water quality and pool maintenance. Phosphates, present in lawn fertilizers, organic debris, etc. can enter your pool. Phosphates, by themselves, are harmless but they are food for algae. High phosphate levels can therefore…
Cyanuric Acid vs Muriatic Acid: Key Differences When it comes to Cyanuric Acid vs Muriatic Acid, it is easy to get confused. After all both have the word “Acid” in them and both are used in pools. But that’s where the similarities end. Not only are Cyanuric Acid and Muriatic Acid two different chemicals, they…
Vacuum pool on waste or filter? Vacuum on filter if the dirt & algae levels are low. Vacuum on waste if debris & algae levels are high.