Q: Why did my pool turn green after adding salt?

• <div><p>If a pool turns green after adding salt, there&rsquo;s a good chance the salt is the problem. Certain brands of salt have high levels of iron that cause pool water to take on a green hue. Test your pool water to determine if this is the issue. The green color will usually filter out. Brush the sides of the pool to knock the iron off.</p><p>This is just one reason a pool can turn green that is specific to adding salt. Many other <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/why-is-my-pool-green.htm">reasons a pool can turn green</a> include algae growth, low chlorine levels, a faulty filter, etc.</p></div>

Q: Does pool water damage artificial grass?

• <div><p>Pool water&mdash;or rather, the chlorine in pool water&mdash;generally doesn&rsquo;t damage artificial grass. This type of grass is made from plastic fibers that are incredibly resilient. That said, you can damage artificial grass around a pool in other ways. For example, the sun&rsquo;s reflection off a window or fence can melt polyethylene fibers. A temporary pool can flatten and cause an indent in turf.</p></div>

Question 1

Why did my pool turn green after adding salt?

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If a pool turns green after adding salt, there’s a good chance the salt is the problem. Certain brands of salt have high levels of iron that cause pool water to take on a green hue. Test your pool water to determine if this is the issue. The green color will usually filter out. Brush the sides of the pool to knock the iron off.

This is just one reason a pool can turn green that is specific to adding salt. Many other reasons a pool can turn green include algae growth, low chlorine levels, a faulty filter, etc.

Question 2

Does pool water damage artificial grass?

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Pool water—or rather, the chlorine in pool water—generally doesn’t damage artificial grass. This type of grass is made from plastic fibers that are incredibly resilient. That said, you can damage artificial grass around a pool in other ways. For example, the sun’s reflection off a window or fence can melt polyethylene fibers. A temporary pool can flatten and cause an indent in turf.

Question 3

Does chlorine kill frogs?

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Because frogs require fresh water for survival, they can die from repeated exposure to swimming pool chemicals. Chlorine dehydrates frogs, which can lead to their deaths. To ensure frogs don’t hang out in your pool for long periods, safely remove them once you spot them in your pool and install a frog log so they can easily hop out on their own.

Question 4

How do you find a good inground pool company?

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Finding a reputable inground pool installation company starts with an online search and assessing a company’s positive and negative reviews. You can also check the Better Business Bureau’s reports for companies you’re considering to see if they have numerous customer complaints for poor service. One of the best things you can do to find a good company is ask for references and then call those past customers to see how they felt during the installation process and how their pool has held up. Finally, you can get estimates from the remaining companies to compare.

Question 5

How much salt do I add to my pool after rain?

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A good rule of thumb is to add one or two 40-pound bags of salt for every inch of rain, but you’ll want to test your salt levels first to ensure you’re adding the right amount. Rainwater can dilute the salt levels in your pool, so after significant rainfall, test the levels and add the appropriate amount of salt to bring it back to the ideal level.