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Swimmers’ Hair: How to Get Green Out of Pool Hair

By Rachel Godoy

Swimmers' Hair: How to get green out of pool hair

If you’re a fair-haired swimmer, you may have experienced troubles with green hair after a summer in the pool. Thankfully, there are many methods of correcting it or preventing it from happening in the first place.

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How to Get Rid of Foamy Pool Water

By Rachel Godoy

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.

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How to Lower Chlorine Levels in the Pool

By Rachel Godoy

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?

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

By Rachel Godoy

pool clarifier vs flocculant

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.

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Dogs and Swimming Pools: Your Pet Safety Guide

By Rachel Godoy

Dogs and Swimming Pools: Your Pet Safety Guide

If you’re the owner of a furry companion, you know that many dogs love to go swimming, especially in the heat of summer. But can dogs swim in pools?

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Winterized Pool Care: A DIY Guide

By Rachel Godoy

Winterized Pool Care: A DIY Guide

Taking quality care of your pool doesn’t end when the pool closes. Maintaining a pool is a year-round responsibility! To help you out, we’ve put some useful tips together in this handy winterized pool care guide.

Filed Under: Algae, Chemicals, Cleaning, Featured, Pool Care, View All

What Chemicals Do I Need for a Hot Tub?

By Rachel Godoy

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!

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Leslie’s Winter Pool Care Services

By Rachel Godoy

Leslie's Winter Pool Care Services

With Leslie’s impressive selection of winter pool care services, we take the stress out of important winter maintenance that keeps your pool healthy and safe.

Filed Under: Pool Care, Pool Closing

National Pool Closing Day

By Rachel Godoy

national pool closing day

To help remind everyone to properly prepare their pool for the off-season, we recognize National Pool Closing Day, which falls on the third Saturday in September.

Filed Under: Chemicals, Cleaning, Featured, Pool Closing, Pool Opening & Closing, View All

Baby Swim Tips

By Rachel Godoy

Baby Swim Tips

Before getting in the water with your baby, check out these baby swim tips that will help you build and maintain a positive, fun, and safe pool environment for your little one.

Filed Under: Pool Safety

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