Poolosophy is an online resource dedicated to helping pool owners understand the science and philosophy behind proper pool care, water chemistry, and maintenance.

Poolosophy provides pool service in Key West, Florida and the Lower Florida Keys, as well as Greer, South Carolina and nearby areas including **Greenville, Simpsonville, and Taylors. Contact us to confirm service availability.

We use all major carriers, and local courier partners. You’ll be asked to select a delivery method during checkout.

Yes. We service private homes, vacation rentals, and investment properties, and we understand the higher demands that come with short-term rentals and frequent guest turnover.

Pool School is a one-on-one educational service where we teach pool owners how their pool works, how to read water chemistry, and how to properly care for their pool between service visits.

The ideal chlorine level for most residential pools is1–3 ppm (parts per million). This range effectively kills bacteria and algae while remaining safe for swimmers.

A properly balanced swimming pool should have a pH between 7.2 and 7.6. This range keeps chlorine effective and prevents skin or eye irritation.

The most effective way to reduce cyanuric acid is by partially draining and refilling the pool with fresh water.

Cloudy pool water is usually caused by poor filtration, imbalanced chemicals, or microscopic debris.

A green pool is typically caused by algae growth due to low chlorine or poor circulation.

• Cartridge filters: every 2–4 weeks
• Sand filters: backwash when pressure rises
• DE filters: backwash monthly

Most pools should be vacuumed once per week to remove debris and prevent algae buildup.

Pool water should generally be partially replaced every 3–5 years, depending on chemical buildup and water quality.