Mustard algae is often mistaken for dirt or sand on the sides of the pool. Mustard algae is resistant to chlorine and is a form of green algae which presents as yellow-green or brown in color. This type of algae Read More …
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FAQ: I have rust on my pool wall, I treat with ascorbic acid but it keeps coming back. What can I do?
Here is a question we get quite a bit. When the pool walls or stairs have staining, you can use a product like StainFree to take the color off of the pool walls, and it is returning the iron into Read More …
How to treat different types of algae
A swimming pool with lots of green algae, after a spring pool opening. Swimming pool algae is a common problem plaguing pool owners everywhere. Aside from deterring people from wanting to swim, algae can cause problems in swimming pools. The Read More …
How long after you treat a pool should you wait to swim?
Follow the manufacturer directions for the treatment you added. If you add small amounts of chlorine, if you test the water with test strips and you are between 1.0 and 3.0 ppm of chlorine you are fine. If you are Read More …