Green, Cloudy, Disgusting Pool? You have ALGAE!!!

[CarlD]

Testing 3x/day is recommended when you are battling algae, but certainly not for normal, healthy pools. For that I recommend once a day--just chlorine and pH, and once a week a full suite of tests. In reality, most people--even moderators--get by testing water every other day or even just 3 times a week.

There are exceptionally tough algaes that even brushing and lots of chlorine work VERY slowly on. In that case I recommend that you posting asking Ben to chime in for how to handle those very unusual situations. Ultimately, there isn't a quick cure--it's the same amount of work.

[poolmom06]

Great summary! I just handled my first algae completely with bleach and I had a crystal clear pool in less than a week and that has to be a record! But this forum has been a Godsend for me!! Thanks for everything, my pool is more beautiful now that it has EVER been!!
I tell everyone I know who asks me what I do for my pool about this forum!!