Pool robots are an essential tool for pool maintenance. They help to clean the pool and reduce the amount of time and effort required for manual cleaning. However, many pool owners are unsure whether it is safe to run their pool robot while shocking the pool. The answer is not straightforward, as it depends on…
Pool algae can be a persistent problem for many pool owners, and many people turn to household cleaners such as bleach in an attempt to eradicate it. But does bleach actually work to kill algae? If you have algae in your pool the way to kill it is by using chlorine shock. Bleach is basically…
Pool shock treatment is basically just a high concentration of chlorine and is designed to kill micro-organisms and organic waste. The kind of problems you might face from going into a very recently shocked pool depends on how high the free chlorine level in the pool is. Everything from your clothes to your body and…
Every pool owner loves to see their family enjoying the water throughout the swimming season and just having fun. However, as part of regular pool maintenance, you need to shock your pool to ensure the correct water chemistry to prevent the growth of algae and harmful bacteria. But exactly what does pool shock do? Pool…
When to use pool shock falls into two separate sections – under what circumstances most pool owners should shock a pool and, if it needs to be shocked, what is the best time of day to carry out pool shocking. As well as regular pool shocking, you will need to shock the pool when opening…
If you have a chlorinated pool, shocking it with chemicals is one of the most important pool maintenance steps that keep the pool sparkling clear and clean. Without it, algae and other contaminants will quickly build up in the water. But how often should you shock your pool? During the swimming season, pools should normally be…
Have you shocked your pool and are itching to dive back in? I know the feeling. The sun is shining, the water is sparkling, and all you want to do is take a refreshing plunge. But before you jump in, it’s essential to know when how long after shocking a pool can you swim. Shock…
Shocking your pool at regular intervals is important but it will not be very effective if you do not run your pool pump long enough to allow it to do its work. So how long should you run the filter after shocking the pool? You should run your pool pump for a minimum of 6…