1. Adjust the pH balance of the pool water.
- The ideal pH balance for pool water is between 7.2 and 7.6. If the pH balance is too low, the water can become corrosive and damage the pool liner and equipment.
- To raise the pH balance of the pool water, add a pH increaser according to the directions on the product label.
2. Clean the pool filter.
- The pool filter can become clogged with flock, which can reduce the water circulation and filtration efficiency.
- To clean the pool filter, remove the filter cartridge and rinse it off with a garden hose. If the filter cartridge is heavily clogged, you may need to soak it in a filter cleaning solution.
3. Vacuum the pool.
- Vacuum the pool to remove any flock that has settled on the bottom of the pool.
- Be sure to vacuum all areas of the pool, including the corners and steps.
4. Shock the pool.
- Shocking the pool can help to remove any bacteria or algae that may have started to grow in the pool water.
- To shock the pool, add a pool shock according to the directions on the product label.
5. Allow the pool water to circulate for at least 24 hours.
- After shocking the pool, allow the pool water to circulate for at least 24 hours to ensure that the chemicals have time to work.
6. Test the pool water chemistry again.
- After the pool water has circulated for 24 hours, test the pool water chemistry again to make sure that the pH balance and other chemical levels are within the ideal range.
By following these steps, you can clean a pool that has flock added and low pH balance.