Algae
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Mustard Algae: The Pool Problem That Looks Like Dirt
Mustard algae looks like dirt, brushes off in a yellow cloud, and resettles by morning. The kill protocol, the gear-washing step everyone skips, and prevention.
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Black Algae in a Pool: Why It’s So Hard to Kill (and How to Do It)
Black algae in a pool digs roots into plaster and shrugs off normal shock. Here’s the removal protocol that works, and how to keep it from coming back.
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How to Get Rid of Algae in a Pool (and Make It Stay Gone)
How to get rid of algae in a pool, start to finish: test, shock to kill level, brush hard, filter 24/7, vacuum the dead bloom, and stop it…
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Why Is My Pool Green? (It’s Not Always Algae)
Why is my pool green? Cloudy green means algae, clear green usually means copper. Diagnose the exact cause in five minutes and treat the right problem.