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There is no magic way to instantly clear up a swampy pool! It takes time
and effort. It is certainly best if you never let your pool get this dirty;
however most pool owners experience a "green pool problem" from time to
time. There is a proven method of clearing up a green pool. Follow the
instructions below for the best results. Step 1 - Remove most of the large debris from the pool floor with a large leaf net (not a hand skimmer!). This will stir up the water, and may make your pool look much worse temporarily, but the stirred up debris will settle within a few hours. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO VACUUM THE POOL IF YOU CANNOT SEE THE BOTTOM OF IT OR IF YOU HAVE A LOT OF DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM. YOU MAY CLOG YOUR SKIMMER, FILTER OR UNDERGROUND PIPES! Step 2 - Shock the pool. This means super chlorinating the water to kill off any bacteria and algae. If your pool is very dirty, it may need MANY gallons of liquid shock over a period of days before the water clears. YOU CANNOT OVER SHOCK A POOL! The more you add, the quicker it will clear! Note...shock is available in liquid or powdered form; we recommend using liquid (it works much faster). Step 3 - Run your filter NON-STOP! Green or cloudy water will quickly clog a filter; therefore you may have to backwash your filter many times a day until the pool clears. The more you run your pool, and the more you backwash the filter, the faster the pool will clear up. Step 4 - If you follow these instructions and your pool does not clear up within 4 or 5 days, your filter may not be functioning properly. If this is the case with your pool, have the filter system checked out by a professional. The pool will NEVER clear up if the filter is not working properly! Step 5 - Once the water clears up, you will probably see debris on the pool floor (dead leaves, algae, etc.). If there is only a small amount of debris present, you may want to vacuum it up using your own pool vacuum system. If there is a lot of debris on the pool floor, you should have the pool professionally POWER VACUUMED. |