CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Owning your own swimming pool is definitely a luxury.

Shocking a pool is a necessary part of its maintenance, and a task you’ll need to carry out regularly. But what if you’ve shocked the pool and the water is still cloudy? If your backyard pool has ...

SunnyWhale announced the launch of its FinWhale pool chemical dispenser at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The company says this ...

During my reviews of pool cleaning robots, I have often said that vacuuming is my least favorite thing about pool ownership. There is a very close second in trying to figure out pool chemistry. I ...

Whether you enjoy doing lapses, lounging in the pool, or throwing pool parties, ensuring the right pool temperature is necessary. Monitoring if your swimming pool is at optimal temperature guarantees ...

The WaterGuru Sense offers a convenient way to test basic pool chemistry, but its associated costs can add up. If there’s any part of a homeowner’s property to really geek out about, it’s the swimming ...

No one likes seeing that their swimming pool water has gone cloudy. You just instinctively sense that something isn’t right when the water in your pool isn’t crystal clear. Your instincts are correct: ...

Chlorine occurs naturally as one of the basic building blocks of matter. It possesses powerful disinfecting and bleaching capabilities that we harness for a wide ...