Pool Algaecides

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From Green to Clean: Reclaiming Your Pool

Even the best-maintained pools can occasionally turn green after heavy rain, extreme heat, or a missed maintenance day. When facing a full algae bloom, the right combination of treatments makes all the difference.

The Winning Strategy: Shock + Algaecide

For fastest results, start with a powerful chlorine shock treatment to kill algae cells, then follow immediately with a quality algaecide like BioGuard Algae Complete or GLB Algimycin 2000 to prevent regrowth and clear dead algae.

This one-two punch approach works because:

  • Shock breaks down algae cell walls and oxidizes organic waste
  • Algaecide prevents surviving algae spores from reproducing
  • Together, they clear green water typically within 24-48 hours

Remember to keep your filter running continuously during treatment and brush pool surfaces to dislodge clinging algae. For stubborn cases, a second round of treatment may be necessary.

With the right products from EZ Pools and a little patience, your pool will be sparkling blue again before you know it!

Phosphate Control: The Secret to Long-Term Clarity

While algaecides fight existing algae, preventing future blooms requires addressing what algae needs most: food. Phosphates—compounds found in fertilizers, leaves, and even some pool chemicals—are algae's primary food source.

Why Phosphate Removal Matters

Even with proper chlorination and algaecide treatment, high phosphate levels can fuel rapid algae growth. Professional-grade phosphate removers offer several advantages:

✔ They starve algae by eliminating their essential nutrient source

✔ They reduce the amount of chlorine and algaecide needed

✔ They help maintain water clarity between regular treatments

For best results, test your phosphate levels monthly during swim season and after heavy rain or wind events. Levels above 100 ppb (parts per billion) can support algae growth, while levels above 500 ppb significantly increase your risk of algae blooms.

Adding a phosphate remover to your regular maintenance routine is one of the simplest ways to maintain crystal clear water with less effort and fewer chemicals.

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