From Green to Clean

Don’t dive in just yet, that pool water needs to be changed from green to clean. This may seem like a daunting and impossible task, but rest assured knowing that we handle pools like this all the time and we know exactly what steps need to be taken. It’s simple to understand that pools turn green when there’s little to no chlorine in the water. Cleaning the water is simple, too. All you need are pool chemicals unless the pool is too green for you to clean on your own. You’ll then need a larger, more extensive maintenance plan. Regardless of how green your pool is, you should always be diving into crystal clear blue waters.

How Green Is Your Pool?

Green water makes your pool murky and hazy, giving you the tell-tale sign of what steps need to be taken in order to clean out the water. If you can see the top of the last stair at the bottom of your pool, you’ll be able to clean the water using chemical treatments. Anything murkier than that and you’ll be calling the professionals to clean and possibly drain your pool. Always keep an eye out to prevent your pool from becoming too green that you can’t see the bottom of the pool.

Chemical Treatment

Your goal is to get the water into the correct pH level range. The ideal pH for this situation is going to be 7.2 or below. This will allow for you to start shocking the pool. Begin by running the pump in the pool. Evenly disperse around five gallons of the shock to the surface of the water. Give the pool a few hours to circulate the water then you’ll be free to use an algaecide, which will counteract the green algae in the pool. Run the pump for the next 24 hours to let the water process all of the chemicals and circulation. Once the pool is clean again and there’s no sight of green in the water, you’ll be free to swim.

Pool water can be tricky, but you’ve got all the tools and knowledge to fix whatever comes your way. Your endless summer shouldn’t consist of green water making for a pool-less summer. Your pool is there for your enjoyment. By keeping up with your watercolor and maintenance plans, you’ll non-stop swimming this season.