Menu

Keeping Your Pool Gorgeous


About Me

Keeping Your Pool Gorgeous

After we purchased a home with a swimming pool, we figured that we would be spending our summers lounging in our cool, backyard oasis. However, after trying for a few weeks to keep it clean and sanitary, we realized that pool ownership was more difficult than we originally anticipated. We found ourselves struggling to keep bugs out of the space and trying to troubleshoot problematic filters. Fortunately, through a long period of trial and error, we were able to solve several of our issues. This blog is made especially for people who own pools, so that you can learn how to keep your pool gorgeous and healthy.

Allergic To Algae? Understanding, Preventing, And Treating Green Algae In Your Pool

From added enjoyment for you and your family to a possible increase in your home's value, the addition of a pool can be a worthwhile investment. While furniture and décor may increase its function and appeal, other tasks are necessary to protect the function and safety of your pool. Considering the average cost of a 600-square foot pool is $30,000, ensuring your pool remains clean and in good condition is essential. Unfortunately, you may not know the best techniques to prevent and remove harmful bacteria and the growth of algae. Using this guide, you will understand the cause of green algae and learn how to remove this unappealing growth from your pool.

Green Algae 101

Large amounts of microscopic algae flow through the air without any visible signs. Unfortunately, rain and wind can move this algae into your pool's fill water and concrete or tile surround. Not only does this algae create a greenish hue on the water and surrounding surfaces, but it can also be dangerous to your family's health.

The growth of algae on steps, slides, diving boards, and the pool floor can become slippery, increasing your risk of accidental falls.

In addition, exposure, whether through breathing or direct contact while swimming in the pool, can affect your health in the following ways:

  • Skin Irritations and Rashes
  • Eye Irritation
  • Allergic Reactions
  • Coughing, Sneezing, and other Respiratory Issues
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Headaches

Preventing the growth of algae in and around your pool is challenging, due to the various environmental causes. However, you can reduce your risk of developing green algae by keeping your pool clean and the water quality healthy.

Use a pool net to remove leaves, grass, and other debris from the surface of the pool water, since this debris often transports algae into your pool.

Checking your pool water's chlorine and PH levels periodically is also important for preventing algae growth. Keep a few test kits on hand to check the pool water occasionally.

Make sure your chlorine measures between 2 and 4 parts per million and the PH levels of your water should be between 7.2 and 7.8. Ensuring your water levels are within the recommended amounts will not only prevent algae growth, but will also reduce your risk of skin, eye, and respiratory issues while swimming in the pool.

Removing Algae

If your pool seems to have an issue with green algae, removal is imperative. Thankfully, removing the growth of algae in and around your pool is possible to do on your own.

To get started, visit your local pool center or home improvement retailer to purchase an algaecide. In most cases, you will use a concentrated algaecide, which you will need to combine with water before using it on your pool. Follow the instructions on the algaecide, mixing the water into the treatment exactly as instructed.

After removing surface debris with your net, you can apply the mixed algaecide directly to the pool water. Start at one end of your pool and walk around the perimeter, pouring the mixed algaecide into the water.

Allow the algaecide to remain in the water for a full day before changing the pool filter. Use your hands to remove any leaves, straw, clumps of algae, and other debris from the filter opening before replacing the old filter with a new one. Remove any leftover patches of algae on the pool surround using hot water and a soft-bristled brush, as well.

If you still notice a greenish hue to the pool water, add a second application of the algaecide to the water.

Cleaning your pool is not only important for its appeal, but also for your family's safety. Using this guide on green algae, you will understand how to prevent and treat your pool algae. For more information, contact a company like Celebrity Pools