Chlorine is a sanitizer used to kill bacteria, while shock is a high dose of chlorine used to quickly sanitize the water.

If chlorine is already high, it is not necessary to shock the pool.

It is recommended to always rinse after backwash to remove any residual debris.

The most important factors in pool water are pH and chlorine levels.

The amount of chlorine needed for a 5000 gallon pool depends on the desired level of free chlorine and the amount of sunlight and use the pool gets.

The chemicals needed for a 5000 gallon pool include chlorine, pH increaser and decreaser, alkalinity increaser, and calcium hardness increaser.

The longest lasting pool resurfacing materials include quartz, pebble, and glass bead finishes.

The amount of water a pool should lose per day depends on various factors such as climate, wind, and usage.

Rinsing hair after swimming can help to remove chlorine and other chemicals, but it is recommended to wash it with shampoo as well.

It is recommended to shower after swimming to rinse off any chlorine or other chemicals.