While not a major cause for concern, pool foam can be a pain and detract from the sparkling blue look we’re going for in our swimming pool.
More than just bubbles generated by the pool jets, pool foam is more – well – foamy than it is bubbly. The bubbles have a higher surface tension…
We know that desperate times call for desperate measures, and sometimes, an acid wash for your swimming pool is exactly that.
It’s worth pointing out that an acid wash is a big deal and not something that you would take on without doing a lot of homework or even calling in the professionals…
Are you peering into the blue depths of your swimming pool and wondering why that patch of dirt on the bottom or pool walls isn’t being sucked up by your pool cleaner? There’s a good chance that it’s not dirt at all, rather, it’s a rather bothersome form of algae known as mustard algae.
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On those warm summer days when you’re happily sweeping and skimming your swimming pool, do you ever wonder why certain areas just seem to need more cleaning than others?
Often this is partly due to your automatic pool cleaner which chugs its way around the floor and walls but always seems to miss a spot…
Every pool owner needs a pal in the game. Alkalinity, Acidity, Calcium hardness, and so forth make one feel like a degree in chemistry is not far off. Truth be told, there is an ally out there by the name of baking soda – we kid you not. Ask around, everyone’s doing it.
Why Pool…
Pool owners across the world know that chlorine equals a clean swimming pool and a happy family. Chlorine is your best friend and the first arrow to fire in the event of an algae attack.
However, you may have heard the term, free chlorine and are pondering the difference between chlorine and free…