Protecting Your Gold and Platinum Jewelry from Bleach and Chlorine Damage

Protecting Your Gold and Platinum Jewelry from Bleach and Chlorine Damage

Unveiling the Harmful Effects of Bleach and Chlorine Exposure to bleach and chlorine can wreak havoc on your gold jewelry, leading to wear and tarnishing, ultimately necessitating repairs. Gold, known for its soft and malleable nature, is often combined with various metals to reinforce its durability. However, when exposed to bleach and chlorine, gold jewelry […]

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Say Goodbye to Cloudy Pool Water

Say Goodbye to Cloudy Pool Water

As pool owners, we all have to deal with cloudy pool water at some point. Determining the cause of the cloudiness is the first step in remedying the situation. Cloudy pool water can be caused by improper levels of chlorine, pH and alkalinity imbalance, broken or clogged filters, algae or debris. Use this guide to […]

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Maintaining a Pristine Pool: Metalfree™ and PRO SERIES® Stain and Scale Control

Maintaining a Pristine Pool: Metalfree™ and PRO SERIES® Stain and Scale Control

At South Shore Pool Supply, we understand the challenges of pool maintenance, especially when it comes to combating metal staining, discoloration, and scale buildup. These issues are often caused by trace metals found in the source water, particularly well water. To address these concerns, we offer two powerful solutions – Metalfree™ and PRO SERIES® Stain […]

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10 Pool Chemical Storage Safety Tips

10 Pool Chemical Storage Safety Tips

Proper pool chemical storage is imperative to avoid harmful reactions, mixing and spills. While fireworks may be part of our summer fun, properly storing your pool chemicals will help you avoid a dangerous 4th of July-like explosion due to improper chemical storage. Don’t let this happen to you… How to Properly Store Pool Chemicals Follow […]

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Tracy’s Tips: Why is My Pool Green?

Tracy’s Tips: Why is My Pool Green?

When the time comes to open your pool and put the cover away for the season, here are a few tips to help maintain the integrity of your cover while in storage. Make sure your pool cover is completely dry before storing. Most safety covers are mesh, and can be folded and put in the mesh […]

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Pool Chemistry: The Balancing Act

Pool Chemistry: The Balancing Act

Whether you are new to pool ownership or are just looking for a refresher course, balancing your pool chemistry doesn’t have to be a daunting task. The key to a clean and clear swimming pool is to ensure your pool water is both balanced and sanitized. Check out our quick guide, followed by a more […]

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Swimming Pool Safety 101

Swimming Pool Safety 101

The pool is open! Make safety your #1 priority this year. May is National Water Safety Month and the perfect time to make sure your pool and patio is up to par. Follow these recommendations to keep your family and friends safe and give yourself peace of mind so you can sit back, relax and just enjoy […]

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Free & Total Chlorine: What You Need to Know

Free & Total Chlorine: What You Need to Know

It is vital to keep measurements of your pool’s chlorine levels. Chlorine is essential to sanitizing your pool keeping you and your family safe. Chlorine can often be a source of confusion as there are three distinct kinds: free chlorine, combined chlorine and total chlorine. For the purpose of this article, we will be focusing on free […]

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LSI Balance and Calcium Management by Orenda Technologies

LSI Balance and Calcium Management by Orenda Technologies

“LSI Balance and Calcium Management is the first of Orenda’s Four Pillars. This is arguably the most important of the Four Pillars because it is about understanding water and how it behaves. We need to come together and understand how calcium behaves in water. Let’s start by debunking a myth in the pool business: calcium is NOT […]

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Automatic Chlorinators: A Must Have for Pool Owners

Automatic Chlorinators: A Must Have for Pool Owners

Chlorine is a vital tool used by most pool owners to sanitize pool water. There are a few ways to dispense the chlorine into your pool, but an automatic chlorinator takes the hassle and headache out of handling chlorine. An automatic chlorinator (also called a chemical feeder) is your best bet when it comes to […]

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