Pool Care Library
Free guides for keeping your pool clean between visits
Whether you handle your own pool care or just want to understand what's happening during your service visits, these step-by-step guides walk you through the basics — from weekly maintenance schedules to filter cleaning and algae recovery. Pick your pool type below and download the guide that fits.
Chlorine Tablet Pool — Care Schedule
Weekly and monthly maintenance schedule for chlorine (tablet-fed) pools — what to do and when.
Saltwater Pool — Weekly Care Schedule
Weekly care routine and monthly salt-system checkup for saltwater (SWG) pools.
DE Filter — Backwash Guide
Quick backwash routine for Hayward Pro-Grid DE filters (3620/4820/6020/7220).
Sand Filter — Media Change Guide
Step-by-step guide to draining, replacing, and backwashing sand filter media.
DE Filter — Teardown & Chemical Clean
Full step-by-step breakdown and chemical clean for Hayward Pro-Grid DE filters.
Green-to-Clean — Algae Recovery Process
The full day-by-day process for bringing a green pool back to clean.
Scoop-To-Pound Conversion Chart
Quick reference for converting a level scoop of common pool chemicals into pounds.
Cartridge Filter — Cleaning & Replacement
How to clean a cartridge filter, when to deep-soak it, and when to replace the element.