Sparkling Liquid Ice.  That's what the water in a really, really great swimming pool often looks like.  Even though it's pool water, the body of water can literally remind you of clear, lush white wine made just for swimming.

This is what a truly clear pool can look like, but if you battle cloudy water from time to time ... here are a few quick tips to look for:

1. Test your alkalinity and ph.  Since alkalinity controls ph, often times treating the alkalinity can remedy ph problems.  Make sure your alkalinity and ph are in balance.
2. Test your chlorine readings.  Tied up chlorine can produce cloudy water.  If you are unfamiliar with the differences between free, tied up, and total chlorine, be sure to read CHLORINE: KNOW YOUR WARRIORS; a guide written to explain why each chlorine reading is important.
3. Small debris can also cause cloudy water.  Sometimes the naked eye can't detect these particles but your pool water can!  A flocking agent can help gather what ordinarily can not be seen in order for it to be either filtered out of your pool or removed via vacuuming to waste.

This is the third swimming pool guide written to help people who are puzzled or frustrated.  If you are interested in knowing a little about who I am ... or how I'm able to write about swimming pool tips, check out the Creativity Shoppe's ABOUT ME page.

I see and deal with frustrated, exhausted pool owners on a daily basis and in an attempt to help pool owners at large; I've tried to provide readers like you with basic tips to help ease some of the stress that goes along with owning your own backyard pool!

Happy Swimming!!!