medstudy,
Welcome to the forum.
You are in the right place to learn about bleach, borax, and baking soda and how to maintain your pool without breaking the bank! (and having the best water in the neighborhood). I am totally serious about this! I would suggest you go to the sister website of this forum www.poolsolutions.com and read EVERYTHING on it that you can (some sections are subscriber only), then come back here and and read the FAQs and stickies at the top of each forum subheading. You will then have a good idea on the BBB method of pool care. Anything you don't understand just ask...there are plenty of members here who can guide you!
BTW, I know you posted the same question in another forum. I answered you there. IMHO, THIS forum is the place you will find the answers you are looking for without the misinformation so prevalent in the pool industry!