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…
Are you wondering when to use pool clarifier to achieve a crystal-clear pool? If your pool is mildly cloudy, especially after shock treatment, it is because of microscopic particles suspended in the pool water. Running the pool filtration system alone may not work. The particles may be too small for the filter to trap. That’s…
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…
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…
To clean your Limestone Pool Deck, sweep regularly and use only pH neutral cleaning chemicals to remove stains. Resealing periodically helps!
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…
When to Acid Wash Pool Plaster? You may need to acid wash pool plaster when you start getting an yes as an answer to one or more of the following questions regarding the pool plaster. Another indicator that it’s time for an acid wash is if your pool water chemistry is consistently out of balance…
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…
The distinct “chlorine smell” emanating from your pool is, strictly speaking, not chlorine smell. It is one of the most noticeable chloramine side effects! Contaminants can enter your pool through following ways: Organic compounds and bacteria containing ammonia can react with pool chlorine to form chloramine that has several undesirable side effects, such as, skin…