Before You Close Your Pool for the Season, Get the pH Levels in Check Using These Common Household Items

You should wait at least 24 hours before jumping in the pool (unless you use a chlorine-free pool shock, in which case you ...
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I used to be a lifeguard – here's why you should never skip this essential pool maintenance task if you want to keep your family safe

When I worked as a lifeguard, there was one chore that we had to complete without question every day – testing the pool water. Beyond keeping the pool clean, this simple test also ensured the water ...
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There's a Massive Chlorine Shortage Coming This Summer. Here's What You Should Do.

An unprecedented chlorine shortage could affect summer swimming. Several factors, including COVID-19 and a massive fire at a chlorine plant, are responsible for the chlorine shortage. If you’re a pool ...
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Just How Much Pee Is In That Pool?

You know that sharp odor of chlorine from the swimming pool you can recall from earliest childhood? It turns out it's not just chlorine, but a potent brew of chemicals that form when chlorine meets ...