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Swimming season is here! Learn how to treat the water in your swimming pool when opening it for the summer season in this pool care video from our swimming pool expert.
There are 15 videos in this series:

Test your swimming pool water to find out how to treat it. Learn how to clear up your pool water for the summer season in this pool care video from our swimming pool expert.

Boost chlorine levels in your pool to kill algae. Learn how to chlorinate your pool water for the summer season in this pool care video from our swimming pool expert.

Brush the walls of your pool to keep away algae. Learn tips for keeping your pool water clear during the summer season in this pool care video from our swimming pool expert.

Place vacuum hose over return outlet to clear out air bubbles. Learn how to vacuum debris out of your swimming pool in this pool care video from our swimming pool expert.

Go slow when vacuuming pool. Learn tips for vacuuming your swimming pool in this pool care video from our swimming pool expert.

Remove dead algae from pool after shock treatment. Learn tips for adjusting your pool chemicals for the summer season in this pool care video from our swimming pool expert.

Get better pool vacuum pressure by cleaning the filter basket. Learn how to clean your swimming pool filter system in this pool care video from our swimming pool expert.

Backwashing and rinsing the filter are important steps to remember when vacuuming your pool. Learn how to clean your swimming pool filter system in this pool care video from our swimming pool expert.

Empty your pool skimmer baskets after vacuuming. Learn tips for keeping your pool water clean during the summer season in this pool care video from our swimming pool expert.

Find out if you have the right balance of chemicals in your swimming pool. Learn how to use test strips to determine the balance of chemicals in your swimming pool in this pool care video from our swimming pool expert.

Calcium is a key element of the chemical treatment for your swimming pool water. Learn how to test the PH balance of your swimming pool water in this pool care video from our swimming pool expert.

Keep your swimming pool water clear with the right chemicals. Learn how to use algaecide to treat your swimming pool for the summer season in this pool care video from our swimming pool expert.

Use algaecide in your swimming pool every two weeks. Learn how to schedule maintenance treatments for your pool during the summer season in this pool care video from our swimming pool expert.

Your swimming pool dealer can help you plan your maintenance schedule. Watch an overview of pool chemicals and equipment for the summer season in this pool care video from our swimming pool expert.

Check with swimming pool store expert to find out what equipment you need. Learn where to find pool supplies and replacement filter parts in this swimming pool care video from our swimming pool expert.

During the summer, there is nothing more refreshing than pulling out the old bathing suit and swim trunks and jumping into a clean refreshing pool. Pools have become an almost necessary part of life to the leisure and middle class during the summertime and are a great source of exercise and recreation for any age to enjoy. However, one thing that will destroy the fun meter for the summer is a dirty and disgusting pool. Fortunately, there are plenty of options for pool cleaners available in the marketplace and the experts at ExpertVillage want to do everything they can to help you care, repair, and maintain your swimming pool. In this free video series, our expert will teach you how to clean and maintain your swimming pool this summer. Learn how to test the chemical levels, including the chlorine, pH and alkalinity. Get tips on how to treat algae and keep it from coming back later in the summer. Our expert will also tell you where you can buy the parts you need for your swimming pool filtering system.
Tena Sloan Tena Sloan, is an owner of the Princess Pools store in Dickson, Tenn. and has been in the swimming pool business for more than 10 years, working on the construction end of pools for seven years prior to opening the store. She knows about pool chemicals and the proper treatment of the water. She helps people to understand the chemistry, teaches pool owners how to vacuum, backwash and maintain their pools on a weekly basis with proper balance and treatment of the water. Often when pools have a real problem, she visits the site, tests the the ph, calcium and alkalinity of the water and brings it back to proper balance.dkdk
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