It seems like no matter what I do my pool stays green. I was just outside vacuuming it and got so annoyed because it seems like nothing was happening anymore... Is their anything I should put in it while im vacuuming. It needs to be clear by tomorrow.
2007-08-03 06:41:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
you need to shock the pool. Visit your local pool store (namco, etc) and take them a sample (just a little cup) of water. They will most likely give you a bottle or two of "shock treatment" and some other chemicals. If your pool store doesnt test water, i will stress, the most important thing is to buy a shock treatment. READ the bottle and make sure you know how big your pool is. These chemicals can take 12+ hours to work, after which you will then need to very SLOWLY vacuum the pool. Its important to do it slowly, as this will help stop anything from leaving the bottom
PS, Make sure you buy liquid shock. your in a rush. Dont purchase tablets of any kind!
2007-08-03 06:52:17 · answer #1 · answered by Jarrod 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Leslie's Pool Supplies will gladly do the test of your water, give you necessary chemicals and you can clean the pool yourself. If the water is not that old (more than 15 years), then the pool should clean very quickly. Green is algae, so vacuum won't do you much good.
In rare cases, you will need to replenish the water, or it will simply take longer to clean.
At any rate, this should have never happened in the first place. Is your filter working correctly? Is your pool water level too low for the filtration pump to circulate water thru? Maintain a high water level all the time, it is very important for the pool.
2007-08-03 07:09:45 · answer #2 · answered by Milind K 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to "shock it" with some of those chlorine packets that you can buy at the Pool Store or where they sell pool supplies.
Also use some Algaecide--also available at the same place that you buy your "shock".
Make sure you back wash your pool filter as this is very important to maintaining a clean pool. (before and after shocking it)
And keep your Chlorine and PH balanced to prevent this "Mountain Dew" pool from reoccurring. :)))
2007-08-03 06:54:59 · answer #3 · answered by krissyderic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have algae and that requires a product called Shock sold anywhere they offer pool supplies.
2007-08-03 07:46:21 · answer #4 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine does the same thing...I have to use a small dose od algeacide daily.
2007-08-03 07:04:02 · answer #5 · answered by brassinpocket1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋