There's nothing pretty about algae in your pool. Algae are plant-like single-cell micro-organisms that are present in the air and spread by wind and rain.
In swimming pools, algae can form when protective products or Chlorine levels are low.
Pirates may fear the dreaded black spot, but Black Spot algae are easily taken care of. Black Spot algae appear in all areas of your pool. A real troublemaker, they form protective layers that make them resilient to chlorine.
Troubleshooting and Treating Black Spot Algae:
Check the pH level
Make sure it's between 7.2 and 7.6, then boost the chlorine levels using Pool Ezy Sanitiser.
Phosphate Remover
For an additional preventative measure, add Phosphate Remover and Natural Clarifier.
Add Pool Blackspot Remover or Pool Algaecide
Add this directly on top of the affected area and leave overnight. Vacuum those pesky particles to waste, then use Natural Clarifier to bring the sparkle back.
Turn the pump off
This is to stop water flow to ensure more accurate targeting. Brush the affected areas vigorously to remove the protective coating from the algae.
Note: Black Spot treatment contains chlorine. If using large amounts due to severe infestation, check the chlorine levels after the treatment, then boost if necessary.
Mustard algae have a yellow, powdery appearance and tend to thrive in the shady part of the pool - an appropriate spot for scum to hang out. Like Black Spot algae, they have protective layers and are therefore more resistant to chlorine.
TREATING MUSTARD ALGAE:
Additional Prevention
For an additional preventative measure, add Phosphate Remover and Natural Clarifier.
Vacuum
Vacuum those pesky particles to waste, then use Natural Clarifier to bring the sparkle back.
Clarifier
If your pool is cloudy, it means that there are lots of suspended dead algae cells in the pool. Use Sparkle Clarifier Tablet or Natural Clarifier to send them straight to the pool's floor. (Refer to Murk and Cloudy Water treatment guide).
Brush the affected areas
Brush the affected areas vigorously to remove the protective coating of the algae. Add Pool Algaecide directly on top of the affected area and leave overnight.
Turn the pump off
This is to stop water flow to ensure more accurate targeting.
Check the pH level of the pool
Check to ensure it's between 7.2 and 7.6, then boost the chlorine levels using protective products like Pool Ezy Sanitiser.
Note: All cleaning equipment should remain in the pool when treating to prevent re-infestation.
Green algae grow fast and can turn a pool green overnight. You'll want to get rid of it just as fast.
Troubleshooting and Treating Green Algae:
Check the pH level of the pool
Check to ensure it's between 7.2 and 7.6, then boost the chlorine levels using protective products like Pool Ezy Sanitiser.
Vacuum
Vacuum those pesky particles to waste, then use Natural Clarifier to bring the sparkle back.
Sink Suspended Particles
If your pool is cloudy, it means that there are lots of suspended dead algae cells in the pool. Use Clarifier Liquid or Natural Clarifier to send them straight to the pool's floor. (Refer to Murky and Cloudy Water treatment guide).
Pool Algaecide
Add Pool Algaecide to the pool and leave overnight.
For additional preventative measures, add Phosphate Remover and Natural Clarifier.
When it comes to swimming, the only thing worse than a cloudy day is a cloudy pool. Fortunately, cloudy water is easily cleared up.
Always check the pH level of the pool to make sure it's between 7.2 and 7.6, then boost the chlorine levels using Pool EZY Purifier if necessary.
Troubleshooting and Treating Murky and Cloudy Water:
Vacuum and clarify
Vacuum those pesky particles to waste, then use Natural Clarifier to bring the sparkle back.
Remove heavy cloudiness
If your pool is very cloudy and you can't see the bottom, it means there are lots of suspended particles or dead algae cells in the pool. Use Clarifier Liquid to send them straight to the pool's floor.
Remove mild cloudiness
If your pool is a bit cloudy and the bottom is visible, this can be fixed with Natural Clarifier or Clarifier Liquid.
Just like your favourite t-shirt, a pool can become the victim of an unsightly stain. They are either caused by metals such as iron, copper or manganese entering the pool water or organic matter such as pigments from plants which have accumulated in the pool.
Troubleshooting and Treating Pool Stains:
Check pH level again
When the treatment is complete, ensure that the pH level is between 7.2 and 7.6.
If the stain is metal-based
Then the addition of Metal Remover is required.
Use a powerful stain remover
Add All In One Stain Remover.
Check pH level
Start by ensuring the pH level of your pool is between 7.2 and 7.6.
Note: All In One Stain Remover will only lift stains. Metal Remover will remove the metals to the filter and ultimately out of the pool.
Stains in Fibreglass pools could also be caused by Osmosis. Should this be the cause of the stain then the use of Fibreglass Stain Remover is recommended.
suggested products
Pure Protection Pool
Pool Ezy Sanitiser
Pure Perfection Pool
Sparkle Clarifier Tablet
Pure Perfection Pool
Natural Clarifier
Pure Perfection Pool
Pool Algaecide
Pure Perfection Pool
Pool Blackspot Remover
Pure Perfection Pool
Phosphate Remover