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Dead Animal in Your Pool? Here’s What It Means (and What to Do)

A dead rat or a frog in your pool looks scary, but it’s usually not a health risk if your water is properly maintained. Here’s how to think about it and what to do next.

April 17, 20264 min
Water Chemistry

Why Pools Need More Chlorine in Hot Weather (and Why That’s Normal)

If your pool seems to burn through chlorine faster in the summer, nothing is wrong—it's how pool chemistry works. Here’s why it happens and what to do about it.

April 14, 20264 min
Water Chemistry

Algae Season in San Diego: Why It Happens Even in Well-Balanced Pools

Even perfectly balanced pools can get algae during spring and summer. Here’s why it happens and how to fix it the right way.

April 6, 20265 min
Pool Maintenance

Pool Drain and Refill: When, Why, and How to Do It Right in San Diego

Draining and refilling your pool is sometimes necessary in San Diego. Here’s how to know when to do it and how to do it safely.

April 6, 20264 min
Pool Maintenance

Essential Pool Care Tips & Best Practices

Keep your San Diego pool crystal clear with these expert tips: test water chemistry 2-3 times per week, maintain pH between 7.2-7.6 and chlorine at 1-3 ppm, clean filters every 2-4 weeks, and follow a consistent weekly cleaning routine.

June 15, 20254 min
Pool Maintenance

Complete Pool Maintenance Guide

A complete pool maintenance routine includes daily skimming and water level checks, weekly chemical testing and vacuuming, monthly filter deep cleaning and equipment inspection, and seasonal professional tune-ups. Following this schedule prevents costly repairs and keeps your pool safe year-round.

June 15, 20254 min
Seasonal Care

Seasonal Pool Care Guide for San Diego

San Diego's year-round swimming climate requires season-specific pool care. Spring focuses on equipment startup and chemical rebalancing, summer demands frequent testing and algae prevention, fall means leaf removal and equipment prep, and winter requires reduced-schedule maintenance with basic chemistry upkeep.

June 15, 20256 min