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Published:
May 8, 2023

Pool Care For Dummies

Overview

Crystal-clear advice for maintaining a crystal-clear swimming pool

Keeping a swimming pool ready for use requires some chemistry know-how, an understanding of how pool mechanics work, and some time spent doing good old-fashioned cleaning work. Pool Care For Dummies offers a reliable, comprehensive resource for building the knowledge that lets you turn pool maintenance into a do-it-yourself task. Written by a certified swimming pool professional who started taking care of pools when she was 5 years old, this book helps you separate the good advice from the bad as you learn to build an upkeep schedule, figure out what chemicals you actually need and which

are less-than-magical potions, and fix the common problems that plague all pool owners. With so much trustworthy pool care advice in one place, you can finally cut back on time spent searching for swimming pool advice and more time splashing with your friends and family!

  • Learn how pools work and get the tools you need to keep your pool running
  • Test your water and maintain a safe swimming environment
  • Care for your and balance your above-ground or in-ground pool
  • Know what to do when unexpected problems arise

Private pool owners who need to know what’s what in the water will love this clear and complete Dummies guide.

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About The Author

Kristine Blanchard started working with swimming pools when she was just 5 years old. Her professional pool care career started when she was a teenager. Now over a decade into her career as a pool pro, she’s serviced pools in the field, performing pool openings, closings, weekly maintenance, and repairs on all types of pool equipment. She’s also worked in a pool supply store where she’s shared her knowledge in classes for new pool owners and employees.

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CHEAT SHEET

Swimming pool maintenance can be intimidating to someone who may be new to pool ownership, and it can be even more intimidating to go to a pool store seeking out help. To make your life a little easier, this Cheat Sheet offers some helpful tips so you can become a mindful pool owner.Calculating your pool sizeBefore you can go shopping or test your water, you need to know the amount of gallons that your pool can contain.

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You never think it will happen to you, but sometimes it does. I’ve heard some wacky stories in my pool maintenance career; some are more common than others. In this article, I cover some of the most common mishaps that I see in the wonderful world of pool ownership, and how to gracefully handle them with as little panic as possible.
When you have a pool in your backyard, testing the water on a consistent basis is crucial to keeping up with the changing water chemistry. With an outdoor pool, all of the elements around it affect the water inside of it, and it’s your responsibility to keep the chemicals in check during the season. ©Eveniya Sheydt / Adobe StockA pool water testing stripCommon questions among new pool owners are about how often to test pool water.
Swimming pool maintenance can be intimidating to someone who may be new to pool ownership, and it can be even more intimidating to go to a pool store seeking out help. To make your life a little easier, this Cheat Sheet offers some helpful tips so you can become a mindful pool owner.Calculating your pool sizeBefore you can go shopping or test your water, you need to know the amount of gallons that your pool can contain.
If you’re going to be responsible for an expensive investment into your staycation wonderland, you’re going to want to know how to keep your swimming pool clean, and how to keep it safe and protected. ©Rocklights / Adobe StockA pool isn’t a self-sustaining environment with an ecosystem and natural water chemistry to keep it in check.
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