Brown growth on sides of pool - almost like a tannin - how do I get rid of it?

Question

I have a small pool with a Redwood tree that drops a lot of debris into the pool. There is a brown residue on the sides and bottom of the pool that is really unsightly and annoying. Do you have any recommendations on how to remove it?

Answer 1

I suspect that it's going to require a shock (chemical) and some scrubbing. You should contact a pool-keeper in your area and ask them to come out and give you an estimate.

Answer 2

I had to get in the pool and literally scrub the brown off with rags that I had poured some of the chlorine product for pools on to and I mean SCRUB- it is very gross and the best to do after getting rid of it is to keep a cover on your pool so it won't get debris in it!!

Answer 3

what you have is brown algie chemicals treatment and a good scrubbing will take care of this a testing kit will tell you what you need to put in the water to keep it at the proper acid level and ph also run your filter alot this will help keep it clean after you get it clean just properly maintain your pool make sure the treatment you use is good for brown algie

Answer 4

Go to wal mart or your local pool supply store and purchase shock.For around 40 dollars you can get all the nessesary chemicals to treat a large size pool

Answer 5

like everyone else says shock is really good but also try getting in and doing the scrubbing thing but this time use a bristle brush and dawn dish detergent. that really works (its best to do in between shockings) also try putting baking soda in the water the wierdest thing I know but it works! My parents have a pool and my dad used to make me do that all of the time. good luck I hope that helps...