Fighting Algae In Your Swimming Pool

Once algae has been allowed to bloom, it is quite tiresome to destroy. The common steps to get rid of an algae problem are:

1. Shock treat the pool. If you are using chlorine, aim for at least 10ppm free chlorine (10 times the recommended minimum level).
2. Circulate the water round the clock if possible.
3. Brush the pool and vacuum.
4. Add a commercial algaecide prepared for the algae you have (green, mustard or black) according to the instructions.
5. Repeat brushing and vacuuming daily if possible. Add more chlorine if the level falls below 5ppm.
6. Clean or backwash your filter regularly.