Keeping Your Pool Clean Without Harming the Planet Owning a pool is great, especially in summer when you just want to cool off without heading to the beach. But keeping it clean? That’s where things can get tricky—especially if you want to avoid dumping loads of chemicals into the water. The good news is there…

Owning a pool in New Zealand is great—until you realise keeping the water clear and healthy isn’t as simple as just adding chlorine and calling it a day. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to rely on heaps of harsh chemicals to keep your pool balanced. There are natural ways to do it that…

Keeping Your Natural Pool’s Chemicals Balanced Without the Hassle Alright, so you’ve got yourself a natural swimming pool, and now you’re wondering how to keep it balanced and safe without turning into a full-time chemist. The good news? It’s not as complicated as it sounds. You don’t need a shelf full of harsh pool chemicals…

Keeping your pool water balanced without relying on a tonne of chemicals isn’t just possible—it’s actually better for your health, your pool, and the environment. If you’re tired of chucking in chlorine and hoping for the best, here’s how you can keep your pool clean the natural way. Know What You’re Dealing With Pool chemistry…

So, you shocked your pool, expecting crystal-clear water, and now it’s all cloudy? Annoying, right? Don’t worry—this is pretty common, and there’s a reason for it. Let’s break it down and figure out what’s going on. What’s Happening? After you shock your pool, all that extra chlorine starts working hard to kill bacteria, algae, and…

Keeping your pool water balanced isn’t just about throwing in chlorine and hoping for the best—it’s about getting the right balance, especially when it comes to alkalinity. If your alkalinity is off, everything else can go sideways. The water can get cloudy, mess with your pH levels, and make your pool chemicals less effective. So,…

If you’ve got a pool at home, you’ve probably heard about shocking it. But does pool shock actually raise chlorine levels? And is it something you need to do regularly? Let’s break it down in a way that actually makes sense. Yes, Pool Shock Raises Chlorine Levels – But There’s More to It Let’s cut…

Keeping your saltwater pool’s pH level in check isn’t just about water clarity—it’s about keeping everything running smoothly and making sure your pool stays comfortable to swim in. If your pH is off, things can go downhill pretty fast, from irritated eyes to damage to your pool’s surfaces and equipment. The Ideal pH Level for…

Right, so your pool’s cyanuric acid (CYA) levels are too high. It happens. CYA is important because it stops the sun from burning off all your chlorine, but too much of it? That’s a problem. When your CYA levels get too high, the chlorine struggles to do its job, and you end up with water…