How to Balance Total Alkalinity in a Pool

You've just finished testing the balance of your pool water, and realized your Total Alkalinity levels are out of range. But why is Total Alkalinity important for a healthy pool? What is it, and how can you get it back in proper balance?

May 7, 2022

How to Get Rid of Foamy Pool Water

While a foamy pool might look fun — like a bubble bath — it's actually a cause for concern. But don’t fret. If you're currently dealing with foamy pool water, there are several ways to remedy the inconvenience.

May 3, 2022

How to Lower Chlorine Levels in the Pool

When used in the correct doses, chlorine is a fairly inexpensive part of your pool upkeep routine. Sometimes, however, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. When chlorine levels get too high, how can you bring them back down again?

April 30, 2022

Pool Clarifier vs. Flocculant: What's the Difference?

Very fine particles in your pool water may pass right through the filter, making them especially difficult to remove. Enter, coagulants! That is, either a pool clarifier or flocculant. "What’s the difference?" you may be asking. Great question! Keep reading to learn more.

April 13, 2022

Pool Chemistry 101

You know it’s important to regularly test and balance pool water to maintain a clean, safe, and beautiful pool. But why is it so important? If one aspect of your pool water chemistry is out of range, what does that mean? And how does that affect the rest of your pool? More importantly, how do you fix it?!

March 23, 2022

Best Chlorine: Leslie's 3" Jumbo Tabs

You may be asking yourself, “What’s so great about Leslie’s 3" Jumbo Tabs?” Besides, all stabilized chlorine tablets are the same, right?! Nope, not even close. Here's why.

February 15, 2022

What Chemicals Do I Need for a Hot Tub?

You don’t need a PhD in Chemistry to understand what needs to go inside your hot tub. This article will help you become an expert on properly maintaining your hot tub water chemistry!

July 31, 2021

How To Balance Pool Water

From preparing the pool, to testing the water, to adding balancing chemicals, this in-depth look at maintaining water chemistry will help you become a pool water expert in no time!

July 6, 2021

Using Conditioner in Your Pool

Pool conditioner, while often overlooked, is an important aspect of pool water chemistry. Learn more about what it does for your pool, and learn the ins and outs of proper application methods.

July 1, 2021

AccuBlue® & Pool Water Testing FAQs

Testing your water is pretty easy once you get the hang of it, but it can be confusing at first. In this post, we've accumulated some of the most common questions our pool experts answer related to pool water testing.

June 11, 2021

How To Maximize Chlorine Efficiency in Your Pool

There are many reasons someone might want to use less chlorine in their pool. Having to handle fewer chemicals, spending less money on sanitizers, reducing your dependence on chlorine, and mitigating the harsh effects of chloramines are just a few. We have a few tips and tricks to help increase chlorine efficiency in your pool.

May 13, 2021

Chlorine Alternatives for Swimming Pools

Chlorine is the most common sanitizing choice for pool owners, but is it the best? Join us as we look at different alternative sanitizers, such as salt chlorinators, ozone, mineral systems, and more.

May 5, 2021