Wind, rain, and leaves introduce microscopic algae spores into your pool. When this plant life is allowed to multiply, it consumes chlorine and causes an unsightly, sometimes slippery condition that can be difficult and expensive to eliminate. The best way to control algae is through prevention.

Is there a fast way to remove algae once it's dead?
Yes, use a product to "floc" the pool, settling any dead algae to the pool bottom for asy vacuum removal.

How can I help prevent algae from occuring?
Keep free chlorine levels between 1.0 3.0 ppm and begin an algaecide maintenance program using an algaecide.

Green & Brown Algae
This type appears as brown spots or green slime or moss that clings to pool surfaces. May also be free-floating giving a green appearance to the water. Use a double dosage of a shock treatment, then add an algeacide as directed. Brush and recirculate.

Mustard Algae
Mustard algae appears as loose flakes on pool surfaces. Color may vary from yellow to green. It is easily brushed off, but returns to surfaces within hours. It is also resistant to chlorine. Use an algaecide as directed. Brush and recirculate.

Black Algae
Black algae develops as black patches on pool surfaces. It can be scraped with your fingernail, and has a dark green appearance if smeared. You can remove black algae with vigirous daily brushing and a double dosage of a shock treatment. A granular algea remover may be used as a spot treatment in plaster pools only.

Red Algae
Red Algae is actually a bacteria... not an algae. It shows up on pool surfaces as loose, rust colored specks or clinging, bright pink patches. Use a souble dosage of a shock treatment.

Mold, Pollen and Mildew Spores
These form as a wispy sand colored silt and return to a fine powder that makes the pool green and cloudy. They easily pass through sand or cartridge filters. Use a double dosage of a shock treatment, then use a chemical to flock (drop) the particles to the bottom of the pool to vacuum out.

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