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Find everything you need to know about pool and spa care with Leslie's. Pool maintenance tips, equipment repairs, cleaning and water care, and more.
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How Often Should I Clean out My Pump Strainer and Skimmer Baskets?

The pump strainer and skimmer baskets ensure your pool’s filtration system works efficiently. How can you make sure they work efficiently? Through routine cleaning. Learn how often you should clean both.

June 25, 2024

How to Dispose of Old Pool Chemicals

Pool chemicals age and can lose efficacy or become compromised, which means they need to be disposed of safely. However, it's important to do so in an environmentally friendly manner.

May 31, 2024

How Much Chlorine Should You Add to Your Pool?

Just how much chlorine do you need to add to the pool to keep it safe for swimming? How many chlorine tablets do you need for your pool each week? What about liquid chlorine or chlorine granules — what's the correct dosage? We've put together an easy-to-read chart that helps you calculate how much you should to add to your pool.

May 28, 2024

Should You Put Chlorine Tablets in the Skimmer?

While it may seem convenient to toss chlorine tablets into the skimmer basket, doing so can lead to a host of problems that could ultimately damage your pool and equipment.

May 15, 2024

Do I Really Need to Brush My Pool?

Most pool owners are familiar with standard cleaning tasks, such as skimming and vacuuming debris from the pool. However, a lot of pool owners fall short on one simple, yet often overlooked task — brushing the walls, steps, and floor of their pool.

March 26, 2024

What Chemicals Do I Need for My Pool?

Maintaining the perfect balance of chemicals in your pool can often feel like a complex science experiment. However, with the right understanding of pool chemicals, it is simpler than you might think!

March 16, 2024