From the Southern Oasis Team

Pool & Spa Care Blog

Practical advice for keeping your pool and spa clear, balanced, and swim-ready in Northeast Florida, with new articles every two weeks.

Real pool equipment pad with a swimming pool pump, filter, valves, and plumbing

Pool Equipment & Maintenance

5 Signs Your Pool Pump Needs Attention Before It Fails

New noises, weak returns, recurring air bubbles, lost prime, and leaks often appear before a pool pump stops. Learn what to check and when to schedule an inspection.

September 9, 20268 min read

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Real photograph of a backyard swimming pool with mildly cloudy blue water

Pool Cleaning & Maintenance

Why Is My Pool Water Cloudy? Common Causes and Quick Fixes

Late-summer storms, pollen, heavy use, and filtration problems can turn a clear pool hazy overnight. Here is how to identify the cause and fix it in the right order.

August 24, 20269 min read

Heavy rain splashing across water during a severe Florida storm

Pool Cleaning & Maintenance

How to Prepare Your Pool for a Florida Hurricane

August is peak hurricane season on the First Coast. Here is what to do with your pool before and after a storm, and the one common mistake that can lift a pool right out of the ground.

July 30, 20268 min read

Green algae-filled swimming pool in need of recovery in St. Augustine, Florida

Specialty Pool Services

How to Rescue a Green Pool in Florida's Summer Heat

Mid-summer is peak algae season in St. Augustine. Here's why pools turn green so fast in the Florida heat, what you can safely tackle yourself, and the signs it's time to bring in the pros.

July 28, 20266 min read