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How to Prevent Algae in Salt Water Pools
Prevention is by far the easiest way to deal with algae in a saltwater pool (or any pool, for that matter).
Preventing algae in a saltwater pool really comes down to staying on top of your pool care schedule and being vigilant when it comes to maintaining pool equipment or dealing with fluctuating weather conditions.
Here are the main things to keep an eye on:
Keep your chemistry in check. Even if algae finds its way into your pool, it will always struggle to take hold if your pH, alkalinity, stabilizer, calcium, and sanitizer levels are all on point.
Shock your pool regularly. Regular shocking is a catch-all to make sure anything that slips past your daily sanitizer is destroyed before it can cause a problem, including algae.
Ensure proper circulation. Your filtration system is only as effective as your circulation allows for, and since your filter works alongside your sanitizer to keep your water clean, this plays a key role.
Brush your pool regularly. Algae like to stick to surfaces and root itself into walls and fixtures. Regular brushing allows you to dislodge it early and lets your sanitizer and filter make quick work of it.
Vacuum your pool. Even just using an automatic/robotic cleaner reduces the load on your sanitizer and prolongs the life of your filter, all of which keeps your frontline defenses stronger.
Shower before swimming. It’s common for algae to latch onto swimwear and sometimes your body. Showering before swimming is a simple way to counteract this hitchhiker.
Wash your swimwear. For the same reasons mentioned above, it’s worth washing your swimwear as often as possible to remove any traces of algae or other contaminants.
Regularly clean your equipment. Algae doesn’t stop at your surfaces or fixtures, it grabs onto practically anything that makes contact with your water, so get into the habit of cleaning everything.