Most pools should be brushed at least once a week. However, you may need to brush more often during heavy use, hot weather, after storms, or when algae, dirt, or buildup starts to appear. It can be tempting to stick with a less-than-weekly schedule, especially when it doesn’t look like the pool actually needs a […]

That yellow stuff in your pool can come from a few different places. It might be from some classically yellow things like pollen from nearby trees and plants, or mustard algae. But it also may come from something that’s often not yellow, like dirt, sand, dust, or other debris that has settled in the water. […]

Every pool owner knows the drill: you skim the water, head inside, and by the next morning, it looks like someone dumped an entire tree into your pool. But the worst part? You know you shouldn’t just leave them there. Figuring out how to keep leaves out of your pool isn’t just about appearances — […]

Knowing exactly how to maintain your pool while on vacation can help you avoid a stressful return home. After all, the last thing you want is to immediately trade your relaxing time away for hours spent cleaning algae or balancing chemicals.  Fortunately, summer pool maintenance doesn’t have to be complicated, even when you’re not around […]

If you want to keep your pool crystal clear all summer long, it takes more than just tossing in a little chlorine now and then. Between rising temps, heavy use, and the occasional storm, pool water can turn cloudy fast if you’re not on top of it. In this blog post, we break down the […]