How do you get rid of pool algae?
Algae can sometimes show up in a backyard swimming pool as an unexpected and uninvited visitor. It can quickly take over a pool and appear in various colors such as green, yellow, brown or black. It also has various textures, from a slimy coating on surfaces to small dark spots in sunless places and even billowy, pillow-like appearance on pool floors. Algae spores blown into a pool feed off decaying plant material such as leaves or grass and can suddenly bloom overnight, turning a clear pool into a pond. Remove algae food sources by emptying both the skimmer and pump baskets of all debris. Skim surface leaves with a pool extension pole and a leaf net attachment and remove them from the pool. Vacuum any debris from the pool floor. Test your pool water and adjust the balancing chemicals of alkalinity, pH and calcium hardness until the water chemistry is balanced. Brush the sides and floor of the pool with a pool extension pole and a curved wall brush with nylon bristles. This will dislod
