Quote Originally Posted by littleHeidi
(We used a mesh net this year to cover instead of the tarp like last year so it's full of silt and pine needles!)
Leaving organic material in a pool is a good way to stain the liner and may predispose the pool to future algae problems by increasing the water's phosphate level. You should vacuum or scoop out what you can. Brushing daily will also speed up algae control.