How to Remove Stubborn Algae from Above Ground Pools

- A stiff pool brush

- A chlorine-based pool shock treatment

- A hose with a high-pressure nozzle

1. Brush the algae off the pool walls. Use a stiff pool brush to scrub the algae off the walls of the pool. Be sure to get into all the cracks and crevices.

2. Shock the pool. Add a chlorine-based pool shock treatment to the pool according to the package directions. This will help to kill any remaining algae spores.

3. Rinse the pool. Use a hose with a high-pressure nozzle to rinse the pool walls. Be sure to rinse all of the chlorine shock treatment off of the pool.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 if necessary. If there is still algae on the pool walls, repeat steps 1-3.

Tips for preventing algae growth in your above ground pool:

- Keep the pool water clean and free of debris.

- Maintain a proper chlorine level in the pool water.

- Avoid letting the pool water sit stagnant for long periods of time.

- Clean the pool filter regularly.