It’s summer, and everybody is excited to plunge into the pool! However, there is a slight problem. The swimming pool is beginning to turn green! Suddenly everybody calls the swimming party off because nobody wants to swim in a green pool (click here). It will be expensive and inconvenient to remedy a case of a green pool. If you don’t have a green pool yet, you will find these tips very useful, especially if you are looking forward to having a great time enjoying your pool.

You Need To Clean Your Pool Regularly

Algae cause a green pool. Despite keeping your pH balance strictly, the onset of algae is almost inevitable if you neglect to look after pool surfaces. Failing to scrub pool tiles, sides, and floors will allow algae spores to latch on pool surfaces. Weekly cleaning is a good start.

Ensure Proper Circulation of Water

Stagnant water is a favorite breeding ground for a lot of nasty creatures, including mosquitoes and algae. Keeping the water fresh and circulated is another way of keeping algae spores from propagating freely. Regularly check your pump, skimmer, skimmer baskets, and filters. If these are clogged, and the pump functions lower than usual, you need to have these fixed immediately.

Ensure Your Filters are In Good Condition

Notice that the filters get dirty on one side. You may need to backwash your filter to flush out the persistent particles that will hinder water flow through it. Simply removing the lint and other particles from the filter surface won’t ensure its most efficient functionality.

Always Keep Your pH Levels Balanced.

Algae will find it challenging to grow in a pool if the pH balance is maintained. You need to check your pH balance and apply corrections, even in winter or when you don’t expect anyone to swim.

Observe Offseasons

The reason is varied why you need to observe offseasons for your pool; nobody will swim in it for a month. You need to allow for general checkups on your pumps, skimmers, filters, and pH levels. You also need to do a more thorough scrubbing of pool surfaces. Moreover, note that the chemicals required for offseasons will differ from when many people enjoy the pool.

Add Algaecide Regularly

It would help if you considered adding algaecide while you work on the pH levels of your pool. One way to call it is “maintaining the chemical balance” of the pool to ensure that the environment in the swimming pool is not ideal for the growth and spread of algae. Even in chlorinated pools, Algae can’t be eliminated by chlorine alone. You need to add algaecide occasionally.

Takeaways: Don’t Be Afraid to Ask For Help

Green pools may happen if you overlook one or several of these tips. Though it may cost you a bit more, having a professional “pool guy” doing regular checks on your pool can help prevent the onset of green pools indefinitely. Moreover, they can advise you on some technical aspects of keeping the pH balance in the swimming pool and how to remove or stop phosphates from seeping into your pool. We hope you find these tips helpful. By sparing some time checking your swimming pool regularly and following these tips, you can avoid those unpleasant moments when your swimming pool is green by the time you want to enjoy a nice dip!