Maybe one day you were shocked upon looking at your swimming pool, it's green! You can imagine how dirty it is to swim in that pool. You can't even begin to fathom how it became like that. Well, there are a lot of reasons why it became green. The most common reason is that algae have temporarily taken over, and you'll need to thoroughly clean and treat your pool before you can start swimming again. Unfortunately, there is no magic way to turn a green or black pool clear overnight. It usually takes a lot of time, effort and money to clear up a typical swampy green pool.

Determine whether your water chemistry is fixable or whether it's too far gone. You can identify this by looking at the color, whether it’s too dark or just light green. But here are some ways we can clean a green pool:

· Test the water to determine the PH balance - Use a chemical test kit to test the chlorine and pH levels and determine the extent of the problem. When chlorine levels drop below 1 ppm, it can cause algae to grow in the pool, turning the pool water green. When this happens it is necessary to "shock" the water with chemicals to kill the algae and return the pool to normal chlorine levels.

· Shock the pool - Pool shock has high levels of chlorine that wipe out the algae and sanitize the pool. Choose a powerful shock with around 70% available chlorine, which is enough to handle tough algae and bacteria.

· Pump and filter to regain balance - Turn on your pump so the chemicals will circulate throughout the pool. Clean out any leaves, sticks, and other debris that may be clogging the filter.

· Brush and filter - Use your pool brush to scrub the pool well before adding any chemicals to the water. Algae clings to pool surfaces, but scrubbing will remove it. Scrubbing also helps to break the algae up, allowing chemicals to work faster.

· Maintain balance - All chemical levels should be in the normal range. Test it again after doing the steps above.

But if after doing the steps above still have your pool green, it is better to contact a professional. Contemporary Pools is an expert pool contractor in Southwest Florida. With years of service, we definitely know what is best for you. We are committed to taking pool maintenance to a whole new level. Our dependable and trusted pool maintenance technicians are here to give you unparalleled service and we will make sure we deliver and exceed your expectations! Our experts are available at this number: 239-549-2300. You may visit our website to learn more: http://www.contemporarypools.com/