Re: WHIPPED CREAM in pool CLOUDY problem from the DAIRY and OIL

Originally Posted by
AnnaK
You might consider adding some washing soda which, when used as a laundry aid, helps to break down grease stains. It will raise your pH and the TA, depending on how much you put in, but it won't hurt the water. You could also see if your local pool store(s) carry an item called 'sum ball' or 'scum bug' which is a sponge-like thing that sits in the filter and catches body oils, suntan lotions, hair conditioner and such. Keep the filter running.
Probably won't do much good until you add enough to get the ph above 9 and then you are creating a new set of problems. At normal pool pH most the it wil convert to bicarbonate pretty quickly. I would go with the scum bug and possibly an enzyme after a really good shocking
Retired pool store and commercial pool maintenance guy.
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