Pool Cleaning

Test and rebalance chemistry immediately as rain dilutes chemicals and lowers pH. Shock if needed, run filter longer, and skim debris—New Jersey’s frequent summer storms require vigilant post-rain maintenance. Heavy rainfall can add several inches of untreated water to your pool, throwing off the delicate chemical balance and introducing contaminants that need prompt attention. Why […]

A strong chlorine smell in your pool actually means you don’t have enough free chlorine—not too much. What you’re smelling are chloramines, which form when chlorine binds with contaminants like sweat, oils, and urine. These combined chlorine compounds create that pungent odor and indicate your pool needs shocking to break the chloramine bonds and restore

Test and balance pH first, shock heavily (2-3 pounds per 10,000 gallons), brush thoroughly, run filter 24/7, and backwash frequently. New Jersey pools closed for 6-7 months often develop significant algae requiring several days of treatment. The combination of spring debris, winter stagnation, and our region’s temperature fluctuations creates the perfect environment for algae blooms