An illustrated guide to DIY pool care, including chemicals, maintenance, troubleshooting, and more. Stop wasting time and money with confusing chemistry.
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Most pool owners waste hundreds of dollars a year on chemicals they don't need, advice that doesn't work, and pool service they could handle themselves.
This illustrated, 335-page handbook gives you a simple 3-part system to maintain crystal clear water in any pool type, whether it's inground, above ground, saltwater, or a small Intex setup.
335 Pages
Saltwater Friendly
PDF Included
Dozens of our readers bought this book specifically to fire their pool company and do it themselves. They're saving hundreds every month and their pools have never looked better.
"I dropped my pool service and the savings are equal to two rounds of golf per month. If there's a problem the book can probably tell me how to fix it."
"I am no longer at the mercy of a pool guy or company. I saved several hundred dollars maintaining my pool step by step. It was the best investment I could have made."
"I have learned things I never would have thought about. This book is saving me around $300 a month!"
Pool care is not as complicated as pool stores make it sound. The handbook breaks everything down into a 3-part system you can learn in a single afternoon and follow all season long.
Bad flow is the hidden cause behind most pool problems. Learn how your pump, filter, skimmers, and jets work together. And how to optimize them for your pool.
Stop scrubbing for hours. A simple schedule of skimming, brushing, and vacuuming prevent big problems (algae, cloudy water, stains) before they start.
Learn which levels to test, what order to add chemicals, and the real names behind branded products so you can buy cheaper alternatives. No chemistry degree required.
300+ verified reviews, 4.9 average rating. Here are some of the best stories.
You can find a lot of great free information on our YouTube channel and email list (and we encourage that). But the #1 thing book buyers tell us is that having everything organized in one place changed everything for them. No more hunting through hundreds of videos, sorting through conflicting advice, or wondering which tip applies to your pool. Multiple long-time followers say they wish they'd bought the book years ago because it would have saved them from expensive trial and error.
One unnecessary chemical purchase at the pool store costs more than this book. One month of pool service costs 3x more. Our readers routinely report saving hundreds to thousands of dollars in their first season by learning which chemicals they actually need, cheaper generic alternatives, and how to handle maintenance themselves. As one reviewer put it: "The book pays for itself."
"Easy to understand" is the single most common phrase in our 281 reviews. The handbook is written in plain English with full-color illustrations on every page. One reader said it best: "I barely made it through high school chemistry and the straightforward explanations have greatly contributed to understanding what is going on with the pool." If they can do it, you absolutely can too.
Yes. The handbook covers inground pools, above ground pools, saltwater pools, and even small Intex and inflatable setups. We have readers successfully using it in Florida heat, New England winters, and everywhere in between, including internationally in Italy, Israel, and the UK. If your specific situation isn't covered, we'll give you a full refund.
Swim University® has been the go-to pool care resource online since 2006, with 20+ years of industry experience behind every page. But here's the trust signal that matters most: professional pool technicians and pool company owners buy this book and use it as their own reference. One reader's pool tech told them he recommends Swim University to all his customers. Another pool company owner bought copies for his entire team. When the pros trust it, you can too.
We offer a 100% money-back guarantee. If the handbook doesn't help you, return it for a full refund. But beyond that, every purchase includes direct access to our team. Multiple reviewers mention emailing Matt with follow-up questions and getting a fast, helpful response. You're not just buying a book, you're getting a support system.
Stop Googling. Stop guessing. Stop overpaying. Get the one book that 300+ pool owners say changed how they care for their pool.
"This book immediately paid for itself and I can truly enjoy my pool versus hating to open the cover. It is highly recommended." - Verified Buyer Anthony P.
