As mentioned previously we are focusing on how to clean a green pool with bleach that has turned green from an algae bloom.
Green pool fix bleach.
If the pool has been brushed and shocked it will take a few days to filter out the green and for water clarity to improve.
Its winter in ga water temp is in the 50 s.
Most of the reasons in this article are for a pool that is green when chlorine is expected to be adequate.
The main thing you will be testing is the ph level.
If you follow our guide and use the right kind of supplies you can have a clear pool in 24 48 hours.
I ve been a cpo for 20 years but was just surprised that my pool turned green after adding 1lb dichlor 1lb cal hypo.
If your strands end up turning green there are a few ways to fix it.
Green or dark green.
This generally signifies a medium amount of algae in the water.
You will need to add one bag of bioguard burn out extreme to every 50 000l of pool water.
Sake of the pool please do not rush.
Traditional methods of cleaning a green pool.
When chlorine levels drop below 1 ppm it can cause algae to grow in the pool turning the pool water green.
The only way to clean a green pool fast is to kill the algae that have bloomed in the water.
This can be done by shocking your pool with high levels of chlorine.
Otherwise a clarifying shampoo.
If the pool turned green immediately after shocking the pool then there is an imbalance with other chemicals or something else has been added to the water that should not have.
Test your swimming pool water.
Add super shock chlorine.
To fix a green pool you ll need to start by decreasing the water s ph level.
Use a chemical test kit to test the chlorine and ph levels and determine the extent of the problem.
Add the bleach to the pool at night because it quickly gets degraded by sunlight.
Do not use bleach or baking soda as a.
Since your pool is green we already know the chlorine level is probably way too low so you can skip testing that if you d like.
Getting rid of algae bloom is generally referred to as shocking or slamming the pool.
This can be easily done with a ph decreaser.
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Follow the instructions on the pack to get the right ph level you need for a healthy pool.
To double the shock treatment you will need to add two bags of bioguard burn out extreme to every 50 000l of pool water.
Requiring double the shock treatment.
As soon as you re done swimming shampoo with a chlorine removal shampoo if you have access.
By morning the algae should be dead but instead of being green the water may be cloudy.
Pour it into the water as you walk around the perimeter of the pool and then circulate the water for six to eight hours.