Pool Care Articles

Pool care guides for Madison County.

Straight answers about keeping a pool clear in central Mississippi, from the team at Royal Pool Pros in Madison, MS. Written by Maddox Moncrief, owner.

01

Meet Royal Pool Pros: Madison's Owner-Run Pool Service

Royal Pool Pros is a local, owner-run pool service in Madison, Mississippi. Here's who we are, how a visit works, and what we hold ourselves to.

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02

The Weekly Pool Maintenance Checklist for Mississippi Pools

Skim, brush, baskets, vacuum, test, balance, filter. The weekly routine Royal Pool Pros uses to keep Madison County pools clear from March through October.

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03

Why Your Pool Turns Green After a Mississippi Rainstorm

A big summer storm dilutes your chlorine, washes in dirt and fertilizer, and hands algae everything it needs. Royal Pool Pros on what to do the day after.

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04

Green to Clean: What to Expect When We Rescue Your Pool

From swamp to swimmable. How a Royal Pool Pros green pool recovery works, how long it takes, and why the first visit matters most.

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05

Pool Chemistry Basics: Chlorine, pH and the Numbers That Matter

Free chlorine, pH, alkalinity, calcium and stabilizer. What each one does and the ranges Royal Pool Pros keeps Madison County pools in.

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06

Pollen Season Pool Care in Madison County

Every spring the pines turn Madison County pools yellow. Here's how Royal Pool Pros handles pollen without wrecking your filter or your weekend.

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07

Fall Pool Care in Mississippi: Leaves, Cooler Nights and Keeping It Clear

Swim season winds down but the pool doesn't stop needing care. How Royal Pool Pros handles falling leaves and cooler water in Madison County.

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08

How to Choose a Pool Service in Madison and Ridgeland

Not all pool services are the same. The questions to ask before you hire anyone, Royal Pool Pros included, to take care of your pool.

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Trusted pool resources

Good information from outside sources we point customers to. Each link opens the original article on the publisher's site.

  • Home Pool and Hot Tub Water Treatment and Testing
    CDC — Healthy Swimming

    The CDC's guidance for residential pool owners on keeping chlorine and pH in range and testing the water often, because balanced water is the first defense against germs.

  • Pool Chemical Safety
    CDC — Healthy Swimming

    How to store and handle pool chemicals safely: read the labels, never mix chemicals, wear protective gear and keep kids away while treating the water.

  • Home Pool & Hot Tub Safety
    American Red Cross

    The Red Cross's checklist for backyard pool safety, including fencing, active supervision, swim skills and being ready to respond in an emergency.

  • Pool Safety
    Pool & Hot Tub Alliance

    The pool industry's own safety tips for homeowners: barriers and self-latching gates, supervision, pool rules, safety equipment and electrical safety.

  • Drain Cover Safety
    Pool & Hot Tub Alliance

    Why pool and spa drain covers must be compliant and replaced on the schedule stamped on the cover, and how to keep swimmers safe around drains.

  • Ensure all pools and spas have VGB-compliant drain covers
    Pool Safely (U.S. CPSC)

    The federal Pool Safely campaign explains drain entrapment risks, compliant drain covers and teaching kids to stay away from drains.

  • How to Clear a Green Pool
    Swim University

    A step-by-step walkthrough of clearing algae: brush, balance pH, shock at dusk, run the filter and vacuum out the dead algae.

  • Swimming Pool Care
    Swim University

    A broad beginner's guide to pool care covering circulation, cleaning and water chemistry, useful background for any new pool owner.

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