3 Steps to Clear a Green Pool Fast

Shock with triple the normal dose Use calcium hypochlorite or liquid chlorine. Apply at dusk so sunlight doesn’t burn off the chlorine before it works.

Brush every surface and run the pump 24 hours Algae clings to walls, floor, and steps. Break it loose by brushing, then keep the pump running continuously to circulate the chemicals.

Backwash the filter every few hours When filter pressure climbs, backwash immediately. If you don’t remove the dead algae, you’re just stirring it back into the water.