Pool Maintenance Blog

Don't let your pool turn into a bad science experiment! Let Sutro's guides keep your aquatic oasis sparkling clean without the need for a PhD in chemistry.

  • Addressing Low Free Chlorine Levels in Saltwater Pools: A Comprehensive Guide

    Addressing Low Free Chlorine Levels in Saltwate...

    One common issue that pool owners encounter is low free chlorine levels, which can compromise water quality and pose health risks to swimmers. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into...

    Addressing Low Free Chlorine Levels in Saltwate...

    One common issue that pool owners encounter is low free chlorine levels, which can compromise water quality and pose health risks to swimmers. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into...

  • Managing High pH Levels in Saltwater Pools: A Comprehensive Guide

    Managing High pH Levels in Saltwater Pools: A C...

    Ensuring the proper chemical balance in your saltwater pool is paramount. One common challenge pool owners face is maintaining optimal pH levels, especially in saltwater pools. In this comprehensive guide,...

    Managing High pH Levels in Saltwater Pools: A C...

    Ensuring the proper chemical balance in your saltwater pool is paramount. One common challenge pool owners face is maintaining optimal pH levels, especially in saltwater pools. In this comprehensive guide,...

  • What is a Gunite Pool: Advantages and Disadvantages

    What is a Gunite Pool: Advantages and Disadvant...

    While concrete, vinyl, and fiberglass are the most commonly used materials for building inground pools, Gunite is a relatively uncommon but effective alternative to them. This article delves into the...

    What is a Gunite Pool: Advantages and Disadvant...

    While concrete, vinyl, and fiberglass are the most commonly used materials for building inground pools, Gunite is a relatively uncommon but effective alternative to them. This article delves into the...

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Hot Tub/Spa Maintenance

Don't let your relaxing hot tub turn into a stress-inducing maintenance nightmare! Sutro's hot tub guides are here to help you keep the bubbles bubbling and the water crystal clear, so you can soak all of your cares away.

  • The Essential Guide: How Much Baking Soda to Raise Alkalinity in Your Hot Tub

    The Essential Guide: How Much Baking Soda to Ra...

    Ensuring the proper chemical balance in your hot tub is crucial for maintaining water quality and ensuring a pleasant experience for swimmers. One of the key factors to consider is...

    The Essential Guide: How Much Baking Soda to Ra...

    Ensuring the proper chemical balance in your hot tub is crucial for maintaining water quality and ensuring a pleasant experience for swimmers. One of the key factors to consider is...

  • The Definitive Guide: How Much Baking Soda to Raise Alkalinity in Your Hot Tub

    The Definitive Guide: How Much Baking Soda to R...

    Introduction: As a company dedicated to ensuring your pool or hot tub experience is enjoyable, we understand the importance of maintaining proper chemical balance. One of the key factors in...

    The Definitive Guide: How Much Baking Soda to R...

    Introduction: As a company dedicated to ensuring your pool or hot tub experience is enjoyable, we understand the importance of maintaining proper chemical balance. One of the key factors in...

  • What’s the best hot tub temperature?

    What’s the best hot tub temperature?

    Well, that’s an interesting question. It’s the same as asking what’s the best temperature for your thermostat or what’s your favorite color. You will get just as many answers for either...

    What’s the best hot tub temperature?

    Well, that’s an interesting question. It’s the same as asking what’s the best temperature for your thermostat or what’s your favorite color. You will get just as many answers for either...

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Water Treatment

As any savvy pool owner knows, a few well-chosen chemicals can mean the difference between a refreshing dip and a toxic waste dump. Sutro's got you covered with easy-to-digest articles on all the important water treatment chemicals. From chlorine to pH balancers, we'll show you why they're important, how to use them, and what works best for your type of pool.

  • Maintaining Optimal pH Levels in Your Saltwater Pool

    Maintaining Optimal pH Levels in Your Saltwater...

    As a dedicated pool management company committed to providing exceptional service, ensuring the proper chemical balance in your saltwater pool is paramount. Among the critical parameters to monitor and maintain...

    Maintaining Optimal pH Levels in Your Saltwater...

    As a dedicated pool management company committed to providing exceptional service, ensuring the proper chemical balance in your saltwater pool is paramount. Among the critical parameters to monitor and maintain...

  • Sequestrant

    Sequestrant

    What is Sequestrant? Sequestrants are chemicals that bind to mineral and metal ions in water and prevent them from precipitating (or falling) out of solution and clouding or staining surfaces....

    Sequestrant

    What is Sequestrant? Sequestrants are chemicals that bind to mineral and metal ions in water and prevent them from precipitating (or falling) out of solution and clouding or staining surfaces....

  • Getting Rid of Algae in Your Swimming Pool or Spa

    Getting Rid of Algae in Your Swimming Pool or Spa

    As you know, having your own private swimming pool is a luxury that many people covet. The benefits of having a pool are numerous — increased health, decreased stress, and...

    Getting Rid of Algae in Your Swimming Pool or Spa

    As you know, having your own private swimming pool is a luxury that many people covet. The benefits of having a pool are numerous — increased health, decreased stress, and...

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Pool Lifestyle

Who says pool maintenance has to be all work and no play? At Sutro, we know that your backyard is your personal oasis, and that style matters just as much as substance. If you’re looking for some creative ideas to make your pool area pop, we've got you covered.

  • Saltwater vs Chlorine Pool: How to Choose?

    Saltwater vs Chlorine Pool: How to Choose?

    While owning a swimming pool can be considered a luxury, Saltwater pools are the more luxurious option than regular Chlorine pools. Owning a saltwater pool is appealing because of its...

    Saltwater vs Chlorine Pool: How to Choose?

    While owning a swimming pool can be considered a luxury, Saltwater pools are the more luxurious option than regular Chlorine pools. Owning a saltwater pool is appealing because of its...

  • How Long Should You Soak in a Hot Tub

    How Long Should You Soak in a Hot Tub

    Soaking In A Hot Tub Is Hands Down One Of The Best Ways To Relax, And There Are Many Health Benefits With Regular Hot Tub Soaking Sessions. But How Long...

    How Long Should You Soak in a Hot Tub

    Soaking In A Hot Tub Is Hands Down One Of The Best Ways To Relax, And There Are Many Health Benefits With Regular Hot Tub Soaking Sessions. But How Long...

  • Why Sani Marc and Sutro are Working Together

    Why Sani Marc and Sutro are Working Together

    Sutro has built its entire ethos on attempting to build the best water sensor in the world. Water will (and is already starting to) be a big issue around the...

    Why Sani Marc and Sutro are Working Together

    Sutro has built its entire ethos on attempting to build the best water sensor in the world. Water will (and is already starting to) be a big issue around the...

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