"My pool was old and I raised 2 alligators in it for 5 years (they are now at my son's property). Last year I paid $12,000 to have new tile and Diamond Brite. It looks pretty, but it is sooooooooo much work to keep it looking nice. I run the pump 12 hours a day and still have to brush the sides every day, vacuum the bottom, and buy lots of chemicals (the pool store usually has 2 pages of directions each week on adding the chemicals). Because I swim only on weekends, I feel it isn't worth all my time that I have to work at it each day.

Someone told me that if I had gotten a fiberglass finish instead of Diamond Brite that I would use less chemicals and that the algae could gently be wiped off with a cloth. So, I went online to check into that and found the information at your site.

I don't want a pool service and if I don't find a solution to make it easier and more enjoyable, I'm ready to fill it in with dirt and have a patio. Any suggestions would be appreciated." - TischaW