Pool Care for Dummies - by Kristine Blanchard (Paperback)

About the Book

Keeping a swimming pool ready for use requires some chemistry know-how, an understanding of how pool mechanics work, and some time spent doing good old-fashioned cleaning work. Pool Care For Dummies offers a reliable, comprehensive resource for building the knowledge that lets you turn pool maintenance into a do-it-yourself task. Written by a certified swimming pool professional who started taking care of pools when she was 5 years old, this book helps you separate the good advice from the bad as you learn to build an upkeep schedule, figure out what chemicals you actually need and which are less-than-magical potions, and fix the common problems that plague all pool owners. With so much trustworthy pool care advice in one place, you can finally cut back on time spent searching for swimming pool advice and more time splashing with your friends and family!

Book Synopsis

Crystal-clear advice for maintaining a crystal-clear swimming pool

Keeping a swimming pool ready for use requires some chemistry know-how, an understanding of how pool mechanics work, and some time spent doing good old-fashioned cleaning work. Pool Care For Dummies offers a reliable, comprehensive resource for building the knowledge that lets you turn pool maintenance into a do-it-yourself task. Written by a certified swimming pool professional who started taking care of pools when she was 5 years old, this book helps you separate the good advice from the bad as you learn to build an upkeep schedule, figure out what chemicals you actually need and which are less-than-magical potions, and fix the common problems that plague all pool owners. With so much trustworthy pool care advice in one place, you can finally cut back on time spent searching for swimming pool advice and more time splashing with your friends and family!

• Learn how pools work and get the tools you need to keep your pool running
• Test your water and maintain a safe swimming environment
• Care for your and balance your above-ground or in-ground pool
• Know what to do when unexpected problems arise

Private pool owners who need to know what's what in the water will love this clear and complete Dummies guide.

From the Back Cover

Build your own pool maintenance plan

It's time to finally put all the stuff you learned in your high school chemistry class to good use! Being a pool owner demands you know a little about water chemistry as well as all the equipment that keeps your pool clean. This book is the ultimate guide to making sure your pool has sparkling water all season long. Learn what all those parts in your pool's filter system do, identify and treat common water problems, winterize your pool, and deal with cleanup scenarios of all types. Dive into the step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips in this guide!

Inside...

• Basic information on pool types and how they work
• All about pool chemicals
• Common repair instructions
• Essential safety equipment and recommended pool rules
• Tips for keeping your pool clean and running smoothly

About the Author

Kristine Blanchard started working with swimming pools when she was just 5 years old. Her professional pool care career started when she was a teenager. Now over a decade into her career as a pool pro, she's serviced pools in the field, performing pool openings, closings, weekly maintenance, and repairs on all types of pool equipment. She's also worked in a pool supply store where she's shared her knowledge in classes for new pool owners and employees.