{"id":6577,"date":"2021-04-11T11:48:31","date_gmt":"2021-04-11T11:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/?p=6577"},"modified":"2021-04-11T11:48:31","modified_gmt":"2021-04-11T11:48:31","slug":"how-to-clean-a-green-pool-with-bleach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/how-to-clean-a-green-pool-with-bleach\/","title":{"rendered":"How to clean a green pool with bleach"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6615bd7d206e2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6615bd7d206e2\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/how-to-clean-a-green-pool-with-bleach\/#Why_does_it_turn_green\" title=\"Why does it turn green?\">Why does it turn green?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/how-to-clean-a-green-pool-with-bleach\/#Why_Chlorine_is_used_in_pools\" title=\"Why Chlorine is used in pools?\">Why Chlorine is used in pools?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/how-to-clean-a-green-pool-with-bleach\/#Can_Bleach_be_used_To_Clean_a_Green_Pool\" title=\"Can Bleach be used To Clean a Green Pool?\">Can Bleach be used To Clean a Green Pool?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/how-to-clean-a-green-pool-with-bleach\/#The_procedure_of_cleaning_the_green_pool\" title=\"The procedure of cleaning the green pool\">The procedure of cleaning the green pool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/how-to-clean-a-green-pool-with-bleach\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion \">Conclusion <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>If you own a pool, it might be costly to maintain the water crystal-clear and balanced.<\/p>\n<p>If your pool turns green overnight, don\u2019t get panicked. It normally occurs if you don\u2019t use your pool for two or three days. But sometimes it might change overnight. Mostly, pools turn green due to excessive algal growth. Don\u2019t be worried as it can be easily resolved using bleach. You do not need to call the pool maintenance guy or any other professional. This issue can easily be resolved at home.<\/p>\n<p>But first, let\u2019s see why the pool turns into green<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_it_turn_green\"><\/span>Why does it turn green?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cloudy or green pool water indicates that the pool&#8217;s free available chlorine level is insufficient to maintain adequate sanitation. Even if the overall chlorine concentration is within reasonable limits, you&#8217;ll probably notice that the concentration of free usable chlorine has dropped below the recommended value of 1 part per million. This occurs when a significant amount of chlorine has developed into chloramines with bacteria and other pollutants. And now it is no longer usable for sanitization. Even when the free chlorine concentration is low, chloramines emit an odor that just smells like chlorine even if the chlorine level is low.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Chlorine_is_used_in_pools\"><\/span><strong>Why Chlorine is used in pools?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chlorine is by far the most widely used sanitizer in swimming pools. Chlorine in a pool aims to destroy microorganisms like bacteria and algae. A pool that has a lot of bacteria and algae in it is cloudy and dangerous to swim in. Chlorine is a negatively charged ion that can rip through microbes&#8217; outer membranes, killing them and making them incapable of growing. The most readily available source of chlorine is liquid bleach, which is a form of chlorine bound to a negatively charged oxygen atom and is chemically known as hypochlorous acid. When you apply bleach to water, the hypochlorous acid molecule transforms into a negatively charged hypochlorite ion, which kills bacteria and sanitizes your pool.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Bleach_be_used_To_Clean_a_Green_Pool\"><\/span><strong>Can Bleach be used To Clean a Green Pool?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no need to make trips to stores and drain your pockets empty. There are household alternatives instead of buying expensive pool chemicals. Bleach is such an effective and convenient alternative that can be used instead of expensive liquid chlorine. Is bleach equally beneficial for the pool? Let\u2019s see how?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can avoid using a stabilizer if you use bleach.<\/li>\n<li>Bleach is a cleaner alternative to chlorine tabs.<\/li>\n<li>Bleach disinfects and sanitizes the tub.<\/li>\n<li>Bleach is less costly than liquid chlorine.<\/li>\n<li>Ammonia and other wastes are oxidized by bleach&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Algae come in a variety of forms. Green algae, also known as Chlorophyceae, are the kind of algae that makes your pool green. Since green algae are not immune to the chlorine in bleach like other algae forms are, bleach is the ideal cleaner for a green pool.<\/p>\n<p>Preliminary measures of Cleaning a Green Pool with Bleach<\/p>\n<p>You may check up on the list of tools and chemicals that you are going to clean a pool. Then, we can move on to a stepwise guide for knowing\u00a0how to clean a green pool with bleach.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.PH Test Strips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It tests the\u00a0pH of the pool water for the addition of bleach.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Cyanuric Acid Test Kit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>It tests the Cyanuric acid levels as you start cleaning the pool with bleach.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. DPD Test Kit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>It is used as DPD test kits to determine the chlorine levels in the pool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Bleach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bleach is used to destroy the algae that produce the green hue. Bleach is a primary disinfectant that aids in the killing of pathogenic microbes. It destroys living microorganisms and serves as the main sanitizer. Ammonia and other waste excreted by swimmers may also be destroyed with bleach.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Cyanuric Acid:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cyanuric acid or stabilizer can be added before cleaning the green pool if the \u00a0Cyanuric levels are low in your pool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Measuring Cup<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A measuring cup to help you measure the exact amount of bleach powder.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_procedure_of_cleaning_the_green_pool\"><\/span><strong>The procedure of cleaning the green pool<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To start the process just follow these steps. It is a very easy and helpful process to clean your green pool.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Determine the size of your pool <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Your pool&#8217;s exact size in gallons should be known. This will help you figure out how much chlorine you&#8217;ll need to disinfect the tub. Check the installation paper works or user manual for the exact calculation of your pool in gallons.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Adjust the pH Levels<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Before you start cleaning the pool with bleach, you can check the pH levels. If your pool&#8217;s pH rises above 7.8, the chlorine in the bleach will lose the ability to destroy algae. To effectively clean your green pool, the pH level of the pool should be between 7.2 and 7.8.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u00a0Test cyan uric acid concentration <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Cyanuric acid concentration of the pool must be between 20ppm and 50ppm to properly clean the green pool. You can by adding a stabilizer or Cyanuric acid you can easily adjust the levels.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u00a0Test Chlorine level<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Rather than relying on your sense of smell, you can measure the chlorine level. The pool&#8217;s natural chlorine level should be between 1 and 3 parts per million. You may be sure that algal growth has started if the chlorine levels are below 1ppm.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u00a0Addition of bleach <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you add bleach twice the amount of your usual liquid chlorine addition you may get effective results. It is best to add bleach in the late afternoon or evening.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u00a0Do not use the pool for 3 to 4 days<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Do not use your pool immediately after adding bleach. You can wait three to four days. In the meantime, you should check the chlorine levels in your pool and shock it if they are below 1ppm. The dead algae should be vacuumed out two or three times.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your pool turns green, there is nothing to be worried about. You can just handle this issue at home by just following these steps.\u00a0Just follow the steps mentioned above and your pool will look crystal clear.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you own a pool, it might be costly to maintain the water crystal-clear and balanced. If your pool turns green overnight, don\u2019t get panicked. 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