CareFree Pool Club
Your pool’s new best friend.
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The Algae Bloomed Where My Hope Used To Live
One pool owner bares their soul as algae blooms where hope once lived. A chaotic yet insightful love story with water, guilt, and clarity.
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The Filter Was Fine But The Chemistry Was Not
One homeowner thought the filter was the hero of the story but bad water chemistry ruined everything. A cheeky detective tale of discovery and balance.
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Your Vinyl Liner Is Wrinkling Because Your Water Is Unbalanced
You thought you nailed pool care, but your vinyl liner disagrees. Here’s a brutally honest look at what you’re neglecting and what to do about it.
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I Vacuumed Like I Was Erasing Regrets
One pool owner bares it all in this poetic diary about mistakes, guilt, and vacuuming as redemption. A chaotic yet touching love story with water.
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Your Pool Heater Broke Because You Never Cleaned It
You’re convinced you did everything right, but your heater says otherwise. Here’s the honest truth about what you’re neglecting and how to fix it.
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When A Pool Heater Failed Without Warning
A homeowner thought their pool care was flawless then the heater quit. This mystery story uncovers what really happened and how to prevent it.
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The pH Was Off And So Was I
In this chaotic pool diary, one owner reflects on the emotional mess of bad pH and forgotten care. A confession full of humor, guilt, and redemption.
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A Late-Night Leak And A Lawn That Gave It Away
One homeowner thought their pool was perfect until a wet lawn exposed the truth. This mystery-style story reveals what really caused the leaks and how to fix them.
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You Forgot To Run Your Pump For 24 Hours
You think you’re a pool pro, yet you forgot the pump. Here’s the honest breakdown of the mistakes you’re making and how to stop sabotaging your water.
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I Whispered To The Skimmer Hoping For Answers
This diary-style letter to a pool skimmer reveals the messy emotions behind failed maintenance and hidden guilt. It’s dramatic, chaotic, and strangely relatable.
Categories
Pool Chemistry
pH, alkalinity, chlorine… yeah, we’ll make it make sense.
Pool Opening & Closing
If your pool looks like a swamp, we’ve got a shovel.
Pool Equipment & Parts
Everything you need in one place.
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Shocked Your Pool and It’s Still Murky? Do This Now
Let me guess. You finally got around to shocking your pool. Maybe it was after a weekend party, a storm, or just a moment of clarity where you remembered your water looked like it came from a swamp. You threw in some shock, probably patted yourself on the back, and expected the pool to reward…
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The Curious Case of the Cloudy Pool That Wouldn’t Clear
It was a quiet Thursday morning when the call came in. The client said they had shocked their pool the night before. A textbook move, done right after a long weekend of sunblock, sweaty cannonballs, and maybe a spilled drink or two. But now the water looked like cold broth. Suspicious. Very suspicious. My job…
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Your Pool Smells Like a Swamp? Here’s How to Fix It
You waited all winter for this moment. You peeled off the cover with a sense of anticipation, maybe even pride. But instead of the sparkling water you dreamed about, you were hit with a stench that could knock out a raccoon and water so green it looked photoshopped. Welcome to pool opening season. And unfortunately,…
Pool FAQs
Why does my pool keep getting cloudy?
It’s either too much junk in the water or not enough love. Check your filter, shock the pool, and test your chemicals. It’s not ghosts. Probably.
How often should I test my pool water?
Ideally twice a week. Or whenever you look at the pool and go, “Hmm… something’s off.” If your kids come out smelling like a bleach factory, that’s too late.
What should I do if algae shows up?
Shock it. Brush it. Laugh at its defeat. Then keep your chlorine levels up so it doesn’t come back like a bad sequel.
Can I just use bleach instead of chlorine?
You can. But only if you’re okay with playing chemist and potentially ruining your liner. Stick to pool-grade chlorine unless you love chaos.
How often should I backwash my filter?
When the pressure gauge says so, or when your filter looks like it’s trying to inhale concrete. Once a week is a decent rhythm.
Do I really need to vacuum the pool if I have a skimmer?
Yes. That skimmer’s not picking up the sand, grit, and toddler snack crumbs at the bottom. Suck it up. Literally.
What’s the ideal chlorine level?
1 to 3 ppm. Less than that, and it’s a bacteria rave. More than that, and you’re swimming in eye bleach.