Shocking the pool with a large dose of chlorine is the most effective way to kill the existing algae and bring your pool back to sanitary conditions.
Green algae in pool walls.
Algae green streaks on the pool walls most likely are a result of algae.
Use a pool water test kit to test and balance your water s chemical levels.
Green algae is the most common type and also the easiest to remove.
If a swimming pool is not well chlorinated it may develop three different colors of algae.
Originally recorded may 20 2014.
Apply a quality pool shock product and follow the label directions to boost any residual chlorine in your pool.
This usually works within 1 3 days but can take up to a week if pool conditions are poor.
Green may appear dark blue yellow mustard and black.
Your pool water may be green too.
How to remove green algae.
If you have green spots on your pool walls due to algae and hate brushing them because it doesn t work so well follow thi.
Algae is not harmful but it s unpleasant can harbor harmful bacteria and clogs the.
Apply a green algaecide and follow the label directions.