Hi, thanks for any advice. We have a saltwater pool that had developed black algae. Is the treatment the same as for a chlorinated pool? Also, I have read that a great deal of scrubbing is required before the chemicals can work. Is a wire brush on the end of a pole ok or do I need to get into the pool and scrub it hard by hand? (I am a woman, not sure if I can scrub hard enough using the pole.) Will shocking the pool be beneficial even if I haven't been able to scrub it yet? And can I use regular bleach instead of shock treatment? Do I need algae treatment too? Any specific product recommendations would be much appreciated. I am planning to scrub it down 2-3x daily, double shock daily. How often do I need to clean the filters / backwash during this process, and should I replace the sand? Also, will swimming in the pool and/or using the heater during this process seriously hamper the recovery? Our daily swim is the highlight of my young children's day. :-(

TIA for any help.

Susan