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Learn everything you need to keep your pool clean, balanced, and always swim-ready. Simple step-by-step guides written for homeowners backed by PoolFix expertise and professional-grade chemicals.


Pool Care Guides

Introduction

Pool ownership should feel refreshing not overwhelming.

That’s why we created the PoolFix Care Guides, a collection of clear, easy-to-follow resources designed to help homeowners maintain healthy, crystal-clear water throughout the year.From water balancing to troubleshooting, from shock treatments to seasonal prep — these guides break it all down into simple steps, using safe, effective best practices and PoolFix products.

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Featured Pool Care Guides

Below are the core guides every pool owner should read. You can link each of these to separate pages or keep them as expandable sections on the same page.

Water Chemistry Basics

Understand the fundamentals of clean, safe pool water.

This guide covers:

  • What pH, alkalinity & hardness levels mean
  • Ideal water balance ranges
  • How water balance affects clarity & comfort
  • Why sunlight, rain, and usage change chemical levels
  • How to test your water correctly

Perfect for:
New pool owners or anyone who wants to simplify pool chemistry.

How to Balance Your Pool Water

Your step-by-step formula for perfect water balance.

You’ll learn:

  • How to raise or lower alkalinity
  • How to adjust pH safely
  • How to stabilize chlorine levels
  • Common balancing mistakes & how to avoid them

Products used:

Stabilizer & Conditioner, pH Decreaser, Alkalinity Booster.


How & When to Shock Your Pool

Shocking is essential to keeping water clear and sanitized.

This guide explains:

  • When you should shock your pool
  • How much shock to use
  • How to prepare water for maximum effectiveness
  • The difference between chlorine & non-chlorine shocks
  • Why shocking prevents algae & odors

Products used:

PoolFix Shock, Non-Chlorine Oxidizer.

Preventing & Treating Algae

Say goodbye to green, yellow, or black algae.

Inside this guide:

  • What causes algae
  • How to treat algae blooms fast
  • How to prevent future outbreaks
  • The role of brushing & circulation

Products used:

PoolFix Algaecide, Shock Treatment.

Clearing Cloudy Water

Cloudy water can happen even when your pool looks clean.

This guide helps diagnose:

  • Poor filtration
  • Imbalanced pH or alkalinity
  • Organic debris buildup
  • Weather-related cloudiness
  • Over-stabilized chlorine levels

Products used:

PoolFix Clarifier, Shock, Balancers.


Solving Metal Stains & Scale

Metals and minerals can cause staining, cloudiness, and scale.

This guide will teach you:

  • How metals enter pool water
  • Signs of metal and scale buildup
  • How to prevent staining
  • How to treat existing stains

Products used:
PoolFix Metal & Scale Control.

Weekly Pool Routine Checklist

Your simple weekly maintenance plan:

  • Test pH & alkalinity
  • Shock or oxidize
  • Brush walls & steps
  • Skim surface debris
  • Run pump 8–12 hours
  • Check chlorine stabilizer level

Perfect for:
Busy homeowners who want a quick checklist.

Seasonal Pool Care

Opening Your Pool (Spring)
Learn how to uncover safely, test water, add chemicals, and restore clarity after winter.
Mid-Season Care (Summer)
Keep water clear during peak usage and heatwaves.
Fall Maintenance
Handle debris, manage temperature changes, and prepare for lower usage.
Winterization Guide
Close your pool properly to protect surfaces, pipes, and equipment.

Spa & Hot Tub Chemical Basics

(If applicable to your products)

Simplified water balance, sanitizer levels, and troubleshooting for spas and hot tubs.

Why Trust <span>PoolFix</span> Care Guides?

Why Trust PoolFix Care Guides?

  • Designed for Homeowners
    Designed for Homeowners

    No complex chemistry — just easy instructions written in plain language.

  • Backed by Safe, Professional-Grade Chemicals
    Backed by Safe, Professional-Grade Chemicals

    Every guide pairs with PoolFix products formulated for reliability and performance.

  • Solutions for Every Pool Type
    Solutions for Every Pool Type

    In-ground, above-ground, chlorine, saltwater — our guides cover them all.

  • Prevention + Treatment
    Prevention + Treatment

    We help you avoid problems before they start… and fix them fast when they do.

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