Clearing cloudy pool water requires removing contaminants and restoring balance.
Steps to Clear Cloudy Pool Water
- Test the Water
- Use a test kit to check pH, chlorine, and alkalinity levels.
- Adjust levels if necessary.
- Shock the Pool
- Add a large dose of pool chlorine to kill bacteria and algae.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for dosage.
- Run the Pool Filter
- Operate the filter continuously until the water clears.
- Clean or backwash the filter if needed.
- Add a Pool Clarifier
- Clarifiers bind small particles, making them easier to filter out.
- Brush and Vacuum the Pool
- Remove debris and dirt from walls and the bottom.
