u/PercyRackson

My sister just bought a house with a pool, and we’re planning to learn some DIY pool maintenance stuff together. We’re both pretty new to it though, especially the chemical balancing side. I started watching videos about pH, chlorine, alkalinity, CYA and all that, and somehow every video makes it sound different, so now I’m not even sure what I should focus on first.

Would love to hear any beginner tips, common mistakes to avoid, or things you wish you knew when you first started taking care of a pool. Which part of pool cleaning gives you the biggest headache?

For me, keeping the water surface clean is a huge priority because pollen season drives me crazy. My Sora 70 has been doing a pretty good job so far.