Problems

All problem guides

Every symptom hub in one place. Newest first — tags show the symptom family.

Green pool water with algae
Color & clarity

It’s going green

Algae roadmap: brush, filter, chlorine.

See steps
Coming soon
Color & clarity

It’s cloudy / murky

Clarity without panic dosing.

Coming soon
Smell & feel

Strong chlorine smell

Often chloramines — not “too much chlorine”.

Coming soon
Color & clarity

What kind of algae

Green vs mustard vs black — what changes.

Coming soon
Surface & stains

Scale & calcium marks

Hard water deposits on tile and equipment.

Coming soon
Foam & film

Foam on the surface

Pool or spa foam — different causes.

Coming soon
Smell & feel

Eyes burn / irritates

Balance first — not a medical diagnosis.

Coming soon
Surface & stains

Metal stains

Brown or blue-green marks from metals.

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