Many areas in the United States are currently under recommendations to shelter in place because of COVID-19. This means we’re going to spend a lot more time at home in our pools or spa. It might cross your mind to start getting your pool (or spa) ready a little earlier this year. In this post,…
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The Bakers Dozen of Standard Pool Chemicals
Chemistry can be difficult to understand and water chemistry is no different. People think they can just dip their finger in a swimming pool and figure out the pH and chlorine content, it really doesn’t work that way. We, at Sutro, strive to make chemistry simple – so you can focus on the things that…
The Best Ways to Raise or Lower pH and Alkalinity in Pool or Spa Water
Has your pool water gone cloudy? Or perhaps you’ve noticed some scaling building up on the sides of the spa? This could indicate that the water’s pH level is not what it should be. While pool chemistry can be a tricky thing to master, we at Sutro want to help you simplify the process. That’s…
How to Fix and Prevent Cloudy Pool Water
For pool owners like yourself, nothing is more frustrating than going to sleep with a perfectly clear pool and waking up to a pool that looks like a giant bowl of milk. Not only does cloudy pool water look super unappealing, but it is actually dangerous to swim in. Here at Sutro, we want to…