Algae can truly be a depressant. These are at its worst when it gets warm around the summer time and they start to grow rapidly. These microorganisms grow and reproduce fast. They are very harmful too. If they stay in your pool too long, they can cause a lot of problems. The truth about algae is revealed from the subsequent statements.

WARNING!
Algae may cause the following:

– Eye itching (sore eyes or pink eye)
– Eye irritation
– Mild cold
– Severe cold and cough
– High fever
– Skin irritation
– Severe skin allergies and dryness
– Hair dryness and hair fall
– Mild and then at times to severe vaginal and testicular infection
– Throat and thyroid infection
– Poisonous (particularly black and mustard algae)

Did you know?

Some algae types can even kill birds, small and surprisingly, at times, big fishes (like sharks and whales), clams and coral reefs. Imagine what they can do to humans?

GENERAL INFORMATION

What can cause algae growth and reproduction?
– Inadequate amounts of free chlorine levels
– Poor pool maintenance (not practicing daily, weekly and monthly cleaning)
– Poor chemical balancing
– Minimum usage of quality algaecide

Pool algae can be classified into 3 types:

1. green algae
2. black algae
3. mustard algae

Here’s how to go about them.

GREEN ALGAE

This is the easiest algae type to get rid of.

How to get rid of it:

– Make sure that your pH level is kept in 7.2 – 7.6. You can properly assess this by using your water test strips. Use pH increaser or decreaser to adjust levels.
– Deposit algaecide on your pool and let it circulate for 24 hours.
– The next day, brush and vacuum your pool.
– Turn your filter on and let it run for 24 hours.
– If algae still persist, repeat all steps for a second time.

BLACK and MUSTARD ALGAE

Black and green algae are very dangerous. Black algae is very easy to spot while mustard can be harder to see especially if you are using yellow or mustard colored granite stones for your pool walls and floor. Otherwise, mustard algae may look like yellow sand that is are either suspended on the pool floor or growing on the pool walls.

How to get rid of it:

– Make sure that your pH level is kept at 7.2 – 7.6. You can properly assess this by using your water test strips. Use pH increaser or decreaser to adjust levels.
– Deposit algaecide on your pool and let it circulate for 24 hours. (Black and mustard may require a special kind of algaecide. Just ask your local home depot about it. This product is usually readily available.)
– The next day, brush and vacuum your pool.
– Turn your filter on and let it run for 24 hours.
– Back wash your filter to get rid of much debris as possible.
– If algae still persist, repeat all steps for a second time.
– If the issue still persists, opt to drain all your pool water and chemical wash your pool with 2-3 gallons of quality muriatic acid.

Do not let those pesky algae ruin your swimming spree. Clear them out and take that plunge.

Author Bio: This writer for Pool Prodigy specializes in chlorine generator and salt water pool systems as well as many other pool supply products.

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