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MYTH?
"A chlorine smell means too much chlorine."
Usually the opposite. That smell is chloramines: chlorine bound to sweat, oils, and other waste. It means your pool needs more free chlorine (shock it), not less.Learn more: Red eyes, smells, and skin comfort ›
MYTH?
"Cloudy water means the pump is broken."
Most cloudiness comes from filtration time, filter dirt, or unbalanced water. Check chemistry and clean the filter before calling anyone.Learn more: Clear cloudy or foamy water ›
MYTH?
"Red eyes come from chlorine."
Mostly it's pH off-balance or chloramines irritating eyes. Well-balanced, properly sanitized water is gentler.Learn more: Red eyes, smells, and skin comfort ›
MYTH?
"More stabilizer is always better."
Too much CYA weakens chlorine's killing power. If it creeps high, the usual fix is partial draining and refilling.Learn more: Stabilizer (CYA) explained ›
⚠️ Safety first
Never mix chlorine products with acids or each other. Add chemicals to water, never water to chemicals. Store them cool, dry, and apart. Barriers, self-latching gates, and constant adult supervision save lives. Learn CPR.
Never mix chlorine products with acids or each other. Add chemicals to water, never water to chemicals. Store them cool, dry, and apart. Barriers, self-latching gates, and constant adult supervision save lives. Learn CPR.