Q. We’ve had a pool for about six months, and it is time to clean our deck with more than just water. The dirt and grease from food and sunscreen are starting to make our deck look much older than it ...

Knowing how best to clean your pool tiles has never been more timely, it being the height of summer, your pool tiles are likely to get dirtier, faster. Although dirty pool tiles are a sign of a ...

Q. We have a crushed aggregate surface on our pool, and it had been perfect until last year when a few rust-colored spots started appearing. This year, the stains have gotten much worse, and our pool ...

Question: I have black stains on the pebble surface of my pool. My pool-supply store suggested using a metal control to remove the stains, applying an algae preventer and finally, rubbing a chlorine ...

Question: My pool pump quit while I was away on vacation. The pool developed a severe algae problem, and the stains won’t go away even after scrubbing. Would an acid wash remove the stains? I have an ...