As algae begin to grow within your swimming pool, don’t just allow it to continue to spread, clean it up! Algae is one of the most common problems in swimming pools and isn’t healthy to have in your pool. Also, it can grow on the walls or floor of the swimming pool but algae can be removed or avoided by following a few steps.
Steps To Remove Algae
- Wipe off the floor and walls of the swimming pool on a regular basis. By doing this, it will help prevent an algae bloom or remove the
algae from inside of your pool.
- Always clean the pool filter. This ensures that all of the old algae is out and/or removed from the bottom of your pool. If the algae are trapped within the filter, this can possibly allow new algae to grow. A dirty pool is an unhealthy pool.
- Vacuum up the old algae from the bottom of your swimming pool. Wait until all of the new algae is completely gone before vacuuming the residue of the old algae altogether. You will be able to tell that the difference between old and new algae by the colors. In addition, old algae tend to have a white or grayish color while new algae have a green hue.
- Make sure the pH levels for your pool are correct. Also, chlorine works better when the pH levels are efficient because it helps kill off algae or stops it from forming. Testing your pool’s chemical level helps balance your pool. Putting algaecide inside of your pool on a weekly basis also prevents algae from reappearing.
Finally, if you have any other questions about removing algae from your swimming pool or are interested in purchasing a swimming pool, visit Sunny’s Pools & More at any of our locations.
