How Do You Remove Algae In Pool Water?
Algae in pool water is a common problem and frustration for many pool owners. This is particularly true if your pool is surrounded by trees or is exposed to bad weather quite often. Here’s what you can do to remove algae in pool water and get it sparkling clean and safe once again. The best chemical for the job is a chlorine based shock. Shock is designed to raise the levels of chlorine in your swimming pool quickly, so that nothing organic can survive. The typical dose of shock needed is around 1 bag per 10,000 gallon of water in the swimming pool. If in doubt, consult the manufacturer for their suggested shock level. Before adding any shock however, you’ll want to manually brush as much algae as you can from the walls and bottom of your swimming pool. This will allow the anti-algae agents you’ll be using in later steps, to clear up the problem far more quickly. While adding shock, your pool pump should be running, and should stay running for all day and night, until the water is back
