Pool Maintenance

A green pool after heavy rain is often algae, but not always. Use this Central Florida test-first recovery plan before adding more chemicals.

Keeping a pool clear in Central Florida is a year-round job. Heat, afternoon rain, pollen, leaves, screened enclosures, and frequent storms can change your water quickly. A simple schedule helps you catch problems while they are still small—and helps you know when it makes sense to call a local pool professional. For the full set […]

Quick Answer: A screen enclosure helps a lot, but it does not make a Central Florida pool maintenance-free. A pool cage can reduce large leaves, twigs, acorns, frogs, and bigger insects, but fine pollen, dust, wind-driven rain, small insects, and tiny landscape debris can still get into the water. In Orlando-area yards, screened pools still […]

Last updated: July 24, 2026 Start here Which pool test kit fits your situation? Broad chemistry Taylor K-2006 familyBest when you want a fuller liquid test and can follow more steps. Routine checks AquaChek Select ConnectBest for convenient checks between fuller tests. Saltwater pools Taylor K-1766A dedicated salt supplement—not a complete chemistry kit. Digital testers […]

Central Florida Pool Guide is reader-supported. Some pages may contain affiliate or referral links. If you buy through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Florida pools need more frequent testing than most national guides suggest. This article covers when to test, what each reading means, and how to […]

Central Florida Pool Guide is reader-supported. Some pages may contain affiliate or referral links. If you buy through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Just moved into a home with a pool? Or bought your first home in Central Florida and still figuring out what you actually need? […]