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4 Nov 2026 · @CDS Most pool owners (and even some pool maintenance companies!) test two things: pH and chlorine. A few drops in a little plastic tester, a quick look at the colour, and the job feels done. But a pool that "passes" that test can still turn green, go cloudy, sting your eyes or slowly eat away at your equipment, mostly the later. The reason is simple. pH and chlorine are only two parts of a balanced pool, and they depend on several other readings that a basic kit

Here are some fun facts and common myths regarding your pool, although we wish there were a chemical that turned the water purple when it has wee in it! Chemical & Hygiene Myths Chlorine turns eyes red: Red eyes are actually caused by chloramines, which form when chlorine mixes with sweat, oils, and urine. This is why we recommend to shower before using the pool and to encourage the younger ones (and maybe some of the older ones😜) to get out for regular toilet breaks. Urine-

By the CDS Cyprus maintenance crew · a love letter to chlorine, sunshine, and the eternal war on algae From the sun lounger, a swimming pool looks like the most relaxed thing in North Cyprus. Still, blue, silent, doing absolutely nothing. We can tell you from experience: that water is putting on a performance. The moment you close the shutters for the night, your pool starts an entirely different life — and we're the ones who show up to clean up the evidence. The Sahara sends

Summer is officially here, and if you’re anything like us, your pool is about to become the undisputed centre of your universe. As a pool maintenance team, nothing makes us happier than seeing a crystal-clear pool filled with laughing families. To help you get the absolute most out of your swim season, we’ve put together our top insider tips for keeping your pool safe, sparkling, and chemical-balanced without over-medicating your water. 1. Safety First: The Golden Rules of th