Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
25 articles
Pool Troubleshooting · Archive date: · 3 min read
Black algae usually needs aggressive brushing, vacuuming, circulation cleanup, and label-guided treatment. Persistent spots or equipment issues may need a pool professional.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Troubleshooting · Archive date: · 3 min read
The fastest safe way to clear cloudy pool water is to remove debris, restore circulation, clean the filter, and test the water before swimming.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Troubleshooting · Archive date: · 3 min read
Cloudy pool water usually points to poor filtration, debris, or water chemistry problems. Start with safe cleaning, then test the water before adding chemicals.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Troubleshooting · Archive date: · 3 min read
Brush, vacuum, and clean the filter first, then treat the water exactly by label directions. Keep circulation strong and don’t swim until the pool is clear.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Troubleshooting · Archive date: · 3 min read
To get rid of pool algae, remove debris, brush all affected surfaces, vacuum loosened material, clean the filter, and keep circulation running correctly.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Troubleshooting · Archive date: · 4 min read
Algae usually starts when chlorine is too low for the water’s demand, or when circulation and filtration can’t distribute sanitizer well enough to keep growth from taking hold.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Troubleshooting · Archive date: · 3 min read
Mustard algae is stubborn, so get rid of it by brushing, vacuuming, cleaning the filter, and following label directions. Good circulation and routine care help prevent it from returning.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Troubleshooting · Archive date: · 3 min read
Green algae usually means circulation, filtration, or sanitizer levels have fallen behind. Brush, vacuum, clean the skimmer and filter, and follow the pool chemical label.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Troubleshooting · Archive date: · 3 min read
Green pool water usually means algae and weak filtration. Clear it by removing debris, brushing, cleaning the filter, restoring circulation, and testing water safely.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Troubleshooting · Archive date: · 3 min read
Yellow algae, often called mustard algae, can hide in shaded areas and return if you only brush it off. Clean, brush, vacuum, and maintain circulation.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Troubleshooting · Archive date: · 3 min read
Visible algae is a warning sign, not a green light. Keep swimmers out, test the water, fix circulation and sanitation, and reopen only when conditions are verified safe.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Troubleshooting · Archive date: · 3 min read
To clear green pool water fast, remove debris, brush the pool, clean the filter and skimmer basket, then keep circulation running while you follow your test results and chemical labels.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.