You are wasting your time adding chemicals until you've removed the leaf and algae piles!

1. Adjust the pH to between 7 & 8 to stop any ongoing damage the pool.
2. Remove ALL of the piles and leaves.
3. Complete the Pool Chart (link below)
4. Test the water properly (kit links below)
5. Do NOT try to mess with chemistry EXCEPT pH till the goop is gone.

Good luck!

Ben

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+ It's much easier to answer your questions, when we have the details about your pool in one place. We often 'waste' the first few posts back and forth collecting information. So, please complete our new Pool Chart form -- it takes about 30 seconds, but will save much more than that.
Pool Chart Entry Form

+ Here are links to the kits we recommend (you can check local availability on the HTH kit, using the Walmart link):
HTH 6-Way Test Kit @ Walmart
Taylor K2006A (3/4 oz bottles) @ Amazon
Taylor K2006C (2 oz bottles) @ Amazon