Do you really need to shock your pool after it rains?

If you've just sat through a massive downpour, you're likely staring out the window wondering, should you shock your pool after it rains, or can you just let it be and hope for the best? It's a classic pool owner dilemma. On one hand, you don't want to waste expensive chemicals if you don't have to. On the other hand, nobody wants to wake up to a cloudy, green swamp where their crystal-clear oasis used to be. ...

February 9, 2026 · 7 min · Marion Cliff