Every pool owner wants the same thing - sparkling blue water. A little elbow grease and some helpful cleaning accessories work in conjunction with the pool filter and sanitizing chemicals to keep your pool clean.
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Ali Posted: 8/29/2021
What is the pink liquid that is added to the brush when cleaning the sides?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 9/1/2021
I don't see any pictures of pink liquid in the guide. Which step are you referring to?Reply
Huntsville Pool Cleaners Posted: 7/28/2019
Just starting out as a pool cleaning service in Huntsville, AL and these tips are great. Most people don't know what it takes to keep your pool clean and beautiful and you do a good job of being informative. This page will be bookmarked to come back to time and time again. Thank YouReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Robert M. Posted: 7/31/2019
You're welcome. Good luck with your new pool cleaning service!Reply
Glendale Pool Cleaners Posted: 2/2/2019
Great info! You can tell you know your stuff and genuinely want to share it with people! I've known people who think cleaning their own pool is therapeutic, so if I know anyone who is looking for tips, I'll send 'em this way! Thank you for your expertise on the subject.Reply
Sanjay Nehru Posted: 1/23/2019
Can TCCA granules replace Chlorine?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Robert M. Posted: 1/23/2019
TCCA (Trichloroisocyanuric Acid) is a source of chlorine but it can replace traditional types of chlorine. However, the cyanuric acid level (CYA) tends to run high when using TCCAReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 8/15/2017
Geoffrey - Once you have refilled your pool, you should be ready to add chemicals.Reply
Geoffrey Posted: 8/14/2017
I just painted my pool with your epoxy paint. I waited a week,then refilled the pool. Hos soon should I chlorinate and shock the pool?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 5/18/2017
Kim - Wait a half hour for the acid to mix with the water, then add your tablets.Reply
Kim Posted: 5/16/2017
When you are balancing the pool in the beginning with ph and total alkalinity should you go ahead and have chlorine tablets in the skimmer basket dissolving or wait until you have it balanced before adding chlorine?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 8/26/2016
merlyn - Unfortunately, we don't get into the maintenance side of this business. I would suggest contacting a local pool store and asking them to give you a one time lesson. They should be willing to help you since you will probably be buying all your chemicals from them on a regular basis.Reply
Merlyn Posted: 8/25/2016
first time owner of a pool and spa with negative edge and I like to do it myself, your website is so helpful but I want someone to come to the house and give me a one time instructions on how to take care of the pool. how much is the charge?thanks.
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/13/2016
Kristi - The rain may be diluting your chlorine level and shocking is only a temporary fix. You need to have a way of adding chlorine continuously. Look at adding a floating dispenser or add a chlorine dispenser into your system.Reply
Kristi Posted: 6/11/2016
We have a 14 x 46 round frame pool. The pump doesn't seem to work the greatest but it works. We have had the pool up for 3 weeks. I have kept chlorine in it and it has hardly been used due to rain. The pool turned green after being up for 2 weeks. The filter was already gross. I shocked the pool and the next day it was blue. But here it is 2 days later and it's greenish again. What am I doing wrong?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 2/29/2016
Kelgold - Sounds like you have an over-the-top problem. You are going to have to pull most of that heavy debris out manually. If you have a hard surface pool, I would duct tape a regular garden rake on to your pool pole and pull the heavy stuff out first. Then I would switch to a heavy duty leaf rake to pull out the medium debris. Don't try to remove this heavy stuff with a normal net. You will destroy your net. Don't try to run any of this heavy to medium debris through your filter. It will quickly clog your system.Reply
Kelgold Posted: 2/27/2016
I just moved into a home where nothings been done to the pool for a couple of years. I'm not even sure if the sand filter and pump work. There is a ton of thick algea like stuff on the bottom. It is gross. I have been trying to get it out with the net but there's so much.is there anything I can add to the water to help break it down so it is easier to remove?Reply
Anonymous Posted: 7/3/2015
Happened to find you and glad I did! A lot of useful info including the article on how to clean your pool and the info regarding the use of chemicals and the importance of maintaining pH. I also noticed that you have a huge inventory of supplies.Reply
Anonymous Posted: 4/20/2020
Where do I attach the vacuum to power clean the bottom of the pool... I have an extended pole, the vacuum attachment but need to place the hose in some sort of suction equipment...seen it done just did not watch where you attach the vacuum for suction.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 4/24/2020
The hose can be placed in the skimmer or a dedicated suction line. We show you how to set up your vacuum hose and head in this article and video: How To Manually Vacuum A PoolReply
Doug Posted: 7/5/2014
I have a ta gules? D60 sand filter. It is five years old and is not filtering properly my water is cloudy it tests a good but I just cannot get it to clear up. Also I have noticed some sand in the pool?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/11/2013
Carol - That cover is called a vacuum plate. It fits over the skimmer basket and allows the skimmer to filter while you are vacuuming.Reply
Carol Posted: 6/9/2013
My son has a sand filter and there is a cover plate that is used over the return. We don't know how to use it to clean the pool. Our pool at home is one that we just fill the hoses with water and put into the suction and vacuum. How do you use the cover plate?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 4/23/2013
Cynthia - Yes, it is quite likely the dead frogs would leave a film residue. The shock treatment should take care of the film.Reply
Cynthia Posted: 4/22/2013
We were gone for a week. When we got home, the pool was green and there was a rainbow oily film floating on top of the water. We found 2 dead frogs in the vacuum net bag. Would their body waste have caused the film. I added Shock and more chlorine tablets, it is clearing and looking better.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 5/22/2012
wilma - You may have one or more broken laterals - the small pipes at the bottom of your tank that connect to the large pipe coming up from the bottom to the top of the tank. Also make sure you have at least 6" of space between the top of the sand and the bottom of the Multiport valve.Reply
wilma Posted: 5/22/2012
I have problems with sand getting into my pool I vacum and backwash but doesnt seem to help,any thing else I can do? Thanks WilmaReply
Mike and Carol Posted: 3/20/2012
Hey, I am so very glad I found your company, you have the most info out there. Thanks so very much, will be a loyal customer.Reply
chuckirmo Posted: 5/21/2011
Mike & Melba, Thanks for the newsletter, good info!!Chuck
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Anonymous Posted: 4/26/2011
I really liked the information on how to clean a swimming pool. thanks for passing the info to the public. I found it very helpful.Reply