The Complete Handbook of Pool Cleaners & Chemicals

Finally, a pool maintenance book that treats the reader like a professional instead of an idiot. The way Chapter 1 explains how cleaners and chemicals actually work together—not separately—immediately saved me from a mistake I was about to make on a commercial property I manage. No fluff, no marketing garbage, just solid information. This is exactly what I needed.

I own a small pool service route and have been flying blind on the chemistry side for years, relying on what my supplier tells me and forum posts. This handbook walked me through the actual specifications and trade-offs I should be making. The business chapter alone is worth the price—I didn't know half the upsell and efficiency opportunities I was leaving on the table. Highly recommend.

Very solid reference, and Chapter 1 does a good job explaining the mechanical and chemical sides of maintenance. My one gripe is that some of the troubleshooting section felt a bit generic—would have liked more depth on equipment-specific issues. That said, this is still the best resource I've found for someone stepping up from casual pool ownership to semi-professional maintenance.

This is the handbook I wish I'd had when I started managing our community pool. The breakdown of cleaner types and chemical systems in the early chapters is clear and practical. I've already referred to the maintenance and troubleshooting sections multiple times, and the glossary is genuinely useful. No wasted words.

Good foundational book, but I was hoping for more depth on the chemistry side. For someone just getting into pools, this is great. For someone running multiple properties or a service business, you'll probably need to supplement with more technical chemistry resources. Still worth having as a reference.

I appreciated the structured approach and the fact that it doesn't oversimplify. The chapter on business opportunities was eye-opening for someone considering starting a service side-business. My only note is that some of the equipment specs and product comparisons could use more recent examples, but the methodology is solid and timeless.

Solid, no-nonsense handbook. The first chapter alone clarifies a lot of confusion I had about how mechanical cleaners and chemical management work together. The selection and troubleshooting chapters are practical and specific enough to actually use in the field. Recommend it for anyone serious about pool maintenance.

This is exactly what the pool maintenance market needed—a reference book written for professionals, not consumers. Every chapter has actionable detail. I've already recommended it to three colleagues and we're considering using it as training material for our technicians. The specifications and maintenance sections are particularly strong.