How to Clear Up a Green Pool

There are only three things that will clear up a green pool: Your filter system, your pool chemicals, and you!

Unfortunately, there is no magic way to turn a green or black pool clear overnight. It usually takes a lot of time, effort and money to clear up a typical “swampy” green pool. It is certainly best if you never let your pool water get this dirty, however most pool owners experience a “green pool problem” from time to time, especially upon opening.

Although it is not easy work, there is a proven method of clearing up a green, black or very dirty pool in the shortest time possible.

Follow the instructions below for best results.

1. Remove most of the large debris from the pool floor with a large leaf net (not a hand skimmer). This will stir up the water, and may make your pool look much worse temporarily, but the stirred up debris will settle within a few hours.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO VACUUM THE POOL IF YOU CANNOT SEE THE BOTTOM OF IT. YOU MAY CLOG YOUR SKIMMER, FILTER OR UNDERGROUND PIPES!

1. For every 20,000 gallons of water add 2 pounds of “GREEN TREAT” along with 5 pounds of dry super chlorinating powder (shock). It is best to pre-dissolve the shock first. Pools with heavy amounts of algae should be double dosed.

1. Brush the pool walls and bottom to help loosen any algae.

1. Run your filter for 24 hours a day and backwash 3 to 4 times a day for quickest results. Green or cloudy water will quickly clog a filter; therefore, you may have to backwash your filter many times a day until the pool clears. THIS IS NORMAL. Remember you cannot over-backwash a pool filter. The more you run your pool, and the more you backwash the filter, the faster the pool will clear up. If you have a D.E. filter, remember to add the proper amount of new D.E. to the skimmer closest to your filter after each backwashing.

1. To prevent the re-occurrence of algae, and to maintain crystal clear water, “No Mor Problems” should be used on a regular basis.

Note: Wait at least 1 hour after application of chemicals before entering pool or until the chlorine levels have dropped to 3 ppm.