4 Things to Know About Preventing Pool Algae

Prevention is easier than treatment Keeping chlorine levels balanced and running the pump daily stops algae before it starts.

Non-chlorine shock is gentler on swimmers Potassium monopersulfate or enzyme-based algaecides kill algae without bleaching swimsuits or irritating skin.

Gentle treatments work slower than chlorine For a full green pool, you must brush, vacuum, and circulate constantly while the non-chlorine shock does its job.

Chlorine is faster for severe outbreaks If the pool is a green swamp, harsh chemicals cut through algae more quickly than gentler alternatives.