Pool Care

Balancing Calcium Hardness In Your Swimming Pool

Balancing the chemicals in your pool is part of the regular maintenance for pool owners. Learn how to keep your calcium levels balanced with these tips.

There are many different above ground pool test kits available. This guide will help you distinguish between them and find out which one is right for you.

Our pool experts at The Pool Factory have put together the following tutorial to teach you how to maintain an above ground pool on a ongoing basis.

The Ultimate Guide to Pool Chemicals in 2025

Having a pool turns your backyard into a cool hangout spot, but it also means you have to keep up with the cleaning. Knowing about pool chemicals is key—they keep the water clean and safe. This guide covers everything from chlorine and bromine, which kill germs, to products that balance the water and fight algae. It also highlights greener choices and the importance of testing your pool water regularly.

Troubleshooting Pentair Lil’ Shark (FAQ’s)

Use our troubleshooting guide to help you with your Lil Shark automatic pool cleaner and to find answers to frequently asked questions.

Landscaping around your above ground pool is your time to shine as you like by adding your own personal touches to create the look you desire.

Instructions for HydroTools 4-in-1 Swimming Pool Test Kit

You must learn to test and balance pool chemicals in order to kill bacteria and have clear water. Use the HydroTools 4-in-1 Test Kit for accurate results.

How To Replace The 5 Cartridges In Your Hydrotools Cartridge Filter System With a Single Cartridge

Learn how to replace the five cartridges in your Hydrotools Cartridge Filter System with a single cartridge with our helpful guide.

Here's a resourceful article that outlines simple steps to help you maintain your saltwater swimming pool effortlessly.

Different Ways to Keep Your Pool Water Clean

There is more than one way to keep your above ground pool water sparkling clean. Learn about the different methods and technology available.

Learn how to vacuum your above ground pool with our step by step tutorial. The Pool Factory's blog makes maintaining your pool easy with our tutorials.

Learning how to diagnose what is causing your swimming pool water to become cloudy is the first step prior to learning how to treat your cloudy pool water.

Algae can make a pool cloudy, clog filter systems and make pool surfaces slippery. Learn how to treat your pool correctly to avoid algae problems in the future with our helpful guide.

The following article covers pool water conversion from pools using Baquacil to Chlorine. The best time to complete...

Filtra Balls can be used in place of Silica sand. Learn how many boxes of Filtra Balls to use with your Sand Filter system using our helpful guide below.

A bad storm can have damaging effects to your above ground pool as well as your accessories. Take some time to properly prepare for an upcoming storm.

You need to know how to accurately test your pool water so that it stays clean and clear. It is not a difficult process and will take only a few minutes of your time.

Learn the differences between the different types of chlorine found in your swimming pool to ensure proper water cleanliness and clarity.

Eco-Friendly Swimming Pool – Tips & Tricks

By following our eco-friendly swimming pool tips, you can reduce the amount of energy you use and help lessen the impact on our environment.

There are a few situations where you will need to completely drain your above ground pool but it's important...

How To Determine the Proper Water Level In Your Pool

Proper water level in your pool is a common question asked by most pool owners. You want to have the right level of water for your pool to be problem free.

Saltwater above ground pools are known for their easy maintenance, requiring less upkeep than chlorine pools. Learn how to maintain your saltwater pool below.

Changing the sand in a sand filter can be an easy task but can also be slightly daunting - Follow these steps:

This guide will provide you with step by step instructions on how to operate the Solaxx SafeDip Digital Chemistry Tester.

The following are 10 myths about swimming pool chemicals that anyone who has a swimming pool should be aware of.

The Aquabot Pool Rover Max is a great choice for any swimming pool. Learn more about the features of this high quality cleaner from our product review.

How To Install a Solaxx Saltron Retro Jet RJ to an Aqualuminator Pool Light

There are a few additional parts and some extra steps needed to install a Solaxx Saltron Retro Jet RJ to the Aqualuminator Pool Light. Read our blog article to find out what you need to do.

How to Raise or Lower Levels of Pool Chlorine

This tutorial demonstrates how one can raise or lower levels of pool chlorine in their swimming pool. Always test the water before adding any chemicals.