Pool care guides
Plain English answers to the pool problems most owners hit. No upsells, no jargon.
How to Fix Cloudy Pool Water in 24 Hours
Cloudy pool water usually traces back to one of four causes. Here is the order to check them and the fastest way to clear your pool.
Updated 2026-05-21
How to Clear Green Pool Water (Step by Step)
Green pool water means algae. Here is the 3-day shock and brush protocol that clears 95 percent of cases without draining.
Updated 2026-05-21
Pool pH Too High? Here Is What to Do
pH above 7.8 makes chlorine 50 percent less effective, irritates eyes, and can leave white scale on tile. Here is how to bring it down safely.
Updated 2026-05-21
Why Is My Pool Foamy? 4 Common Causes
Foam on the pool surface usually means soap, sunscreen, or low calcium hardness. Here are the 4 causes and how to fix each one.
Updated 2026-05-21
Pool Opening Checklist: First Spring Steps
A clear, ordered checklist for opening a residential pool in spring. Skip nothing, in this order, and you avoid the green water rebound that catches most owners.
Updated 2026-05-21
Why Your Pool Chlorine Will Not Rise (And How to Fix It)
You shocked the pool and the chlorine reading is still zero. Here are the 5 reasons that almost always explain it.
Updated 2026-05-21
Pool Alkalinity Too High? Here Is How to Bring It Down
Alkalinity above 150 ppm causes scale, cloudy water, and constant pH drift. Here is the slow-and-steady fix that works.
Updated 2026-05-21
Salt Pool vs Chlorine Pool: What Actually Changes
A salt water pool is still a chlorine pool. Here is what really changes day to day, and whether it is worth the upfront cost.
Updated 2026-05-21
Pool Shock vs Regular Chlorine: When to Use Which
Shock and regular chlorine are the same chemical at different concentrations. Here is when each one is the right tool.
Updated 2026-05-21
Pool Filter Pressure Too High: What It Means and How to Fix
Pressure 8 to 10 psi above clean baseline means it is time to clean or backwash. Here is what causes high pressure and the order to check.
Updated 2026-05-21
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