Notes from the deep end

Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.

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Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read

How to Reduce Debris Reaching Your Pool Skimmer

Reduce skimmer clogging by controlling debris sources, improving circulation, and using covers or barriers so leaves and dirt never reach the waterline.

Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.

Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read

How to Clean a Pool After a Storm Full of Leaves and Grit

Learn the safest order for post-storm pool cleanup: check hazards, remove leaves and grit, protect the filter, and know when to call a pro.

Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.

Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read

Best Way to Remove Floating Algae Clumps From the Pool Surface

The safest, most effective way to remove floating algae clumps is to skim them gently, keep the pump off during basket checks, and address circulation causes.

Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.