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A practical guide to daily and weekly pool care, water testing, and seasonal tips to keep your pool clear, safe, and inviting ...

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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SEATTLE -- There's a good chance your public pool is contaminated with feces, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, which is going so far as to recommend parents test pool water ...

During my reviews of pool cleaning robots, I have often said that vacuuming is my least favorite thing about pool ownership. There is a very close second in trying to figure out pool chemistry. I ...

One of the most important parts of swimming pool maintenance is preventing bacterial and algae growth by shocking the water with granular pool shock chemicals or liquid chlorine. Pools typically need ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As the weather starts to heat up and more families get outside to enjoy the sunshine, many have been left wondering if there are any precautions they should take to keep their ...