From chlorine to clarifiers, there is a wide variety of pool chemicals a pool owner needs to know about in order to best take care of their pool water and equipment. The Doheny’s Pool Pros have come up with a guide to help pool owners like you feel confident and comfortable with their knowledge of basic pool chemistry!

Why is it so important to store your pool chemicals correctly? First off, proper storage is required to maintain the longevity of your chemicals. Excessive exposure to sunlight, overly hot or cold temperatures, and damp environments can severely deplete the effectiveness of chemicals. The matter of safety is also a concern. Pool chemicals are not only reactive with one another but can also be quite dangerous when exposed to flammable substances. Without further ado, let’s dive into tips on safely securing your chemicals.

Taking care of a pool during a heatwave or in a generally hotter climate requires particular attention to ensure the water remains clean, safe, and comfortable for swimmers. As the sun blazes and water temperatures increase, factors such as rapid chlorine dissipation, increased bacterial growth, water evaporation and more come into play. If proper precautions and checks aren’t taken, it’s very easy for algae and bacteria to take over. It may seem intimidating, but don’t worry! The Pool Pros at Doheny’s have come up with a guide to help you understand the effects of hot weather and how to handle it.

If you are just dipping your toe into DIY swimming pool maintenance, one of the first things you need to learn is how to test the water. Water testing ensures proper water chemistry so your pool stays sparkling clean and healthy. Let’s talk about when, why, and how to properly test your pool water so that your friends and family can enjoy swim season without any worries.

Pool owners already know that there are a lot of different chemicals that go into achieving perfectly balanced pool water. pH level is one of the things that can be most intimidating when it comes to water chemistry. In fact, just the mention of pH makes many customers’ palms sweat, perhaps taking them back to their days in chemistry class. But the truth is that it’s not that complicated. Let’s talk about how to balance the pH level in your swimming pool, and we won’t even have to revisit high school.

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