Algae growth in a pool can be very difficult to get rid of. Algae blooms are usually caused by the sun in water that hasn't been maintained properly with the necessary chemicals to prevent this growth. If you have algae already starting to grow in your pool, you need to take action before it stains the pool floor and leaves you with spots that may very well eat through your liner if you aren't careful. Read on for some helpful information to use to get rid of these algae stains.

Vacuum Up Waste

You need to vacuum your pool to get rid of the wastewater completely, rather than allowing it to run through your filter. Allowing it to go through the filter will only leave your sand filter clogged with algae, that doesn't come clean. Instead, run your filter on the waste setting so the water runs directly out of your filter and doesn't get filtered back into your water. This is going to take a lot of extra water, so plan to have to add water to your pool to compensate for the water loss.

Add Chemicals

You're going to need to add chemicals to your pool. Just adding chlorine isn't going to cut it though. You need to use a product such as an algaecide to kill the algae blooms and to prevent the algae from eating through the chlorine. Add the algaecide, then watch your pH levels as well. You may need to add something in order to get your pH levels under control, then add chlorine as needed. Be sure to keep track of your chemical levels in your pool so it's safe to swim, but so it also prevents algae growth in the first place.

Scrub Your Pool Floor

No, you don't have to drain the water from your pool and get out your scrub brush, but you can get into the pool with a pair of old socks and scrub your feet along the stains that may have already set in to remove them. Make it a fun game with the kiddos to get in the pool with socks and clean the entire pool. Use the socks to clean the walls of your pool as well as to remove any stains on the walls, and be sure to get into any creases of your liner to remove algae or other stains.

If you have algae growing in your pool, you need to get to work immediately to remove any stains that have started to set in. Algae can be difficult to get rid of, which is why hiring a pool maintenance company may be your best defense against algae and other lack or maintenance issues. Call a professional pool service to learn more.