Crystal Clear Pool Water, the secret that pool stores don't want you to know!! FIX THIS FIRST...

[@sillentdreamjd8570]

Just to say ty… im 71 yr old lady….have lived alone over 30 yrs….your the first one to break this down so it’s understandable!! This yr this heatwave is unbelievable (i am in Maine)! My pool is sparkling clear and im not spending my pool time cleaning!!! God bless you! 0

[@anna-m7q4i]

Same here, I am 71 and I take care of my pool and this tip saved me a LOT of money! And yes, the pool is sparkling clear and clean.

[@danielorapeleng5928]

Why do you stay alone?

[@kateayvar2621]

@@anna-m7q4i question so you just put the Baking Soda and that’s it ? No shoker?

[@peachykeen838]

Thanks! You explained pool chemicals much more clearly than the lady at my pool store.

[@RobertoGonzalez-gm6iw]

She's trying to up sell

[@ErnieHeyek]

Pool guy here and I love that you talk about pool stores selling things people don't necessarily need!! They are in business to sell products. I tell all my customers to never step foot in a store unless they tell me first! haha Baking soda and Borax are my go to!!

[@CRN8091]

What does the borax do?.

[@ErnieHeyek]

@@CRN8091 It does a couple things. First, it will raise your pH without affecting TA so you don't get that yoyo effect. Second, it works as an algaestat meaning algae can't grow in a pool with borates in it. It does not kill it, just prevents growth. Boric acid is another option that pool stores sell in bulk.

[@ErnieHeyek]

OH! And let's not forget it will leave the skin silky soft.... for all those women out there!! haha

[@cherylhenderson9753]

Thank you !! My pool is so clear now !

[@melvynross987]

Exactly what I use and do. BAKING SODA IS THE GIFT...ONLY THING I USE with chlorine tabs and granular shock. No other chemicals needed. 😊

[@GuillermoCarbajal-g3b]

Watch your ph as well

[@chrisschulze8081]

Calcium hardness is important for keeping the pool surface in good shape, stabilizer is helpful to keep chlorine in pool longer…

[@billhenry7833]

No, not correct. You also need algaecide and stabilizer, and other chemicals depending on if you have a concrete pool.

[@ripalltrac]

Well you don’t know much about pools

[@ripalltrac]

@@billhenry7833you don’t know what your talking about

[@delmariestevens5896]

He is right on that, I have been using just baking soda, shock and chlorine tablet in my pool..

[@swaptrex]

What’s your stabilizer? Hope it’s not above 100… from the tabs.

[@davebryant8050]

@@swaptrex Tabs have very little stabiizer in them. You're just wasting chlorine if you aren't using a stabilizer It's $30 a year, don't cheap out

[@taralynnfaggon4571]

that is not true. I ended up having to dump half a pool only using stabilized tablets because the cya/ STABILIZER was to high and locked up the chlorine. went to a salt chlorine generator, no more excessive cya. Don’t add baking soda either. just acid to lower PH. I can go weeks on vacation and not worry about a green pool even with a high ph and low alkalinity.

[@boardgame.oclock]

What's shock?

[@JoseMendoza-gq1bx]

Solid tips without the BS. You got yourself a sub good sir.

[@franciscosmithcartright6106]

I’m in Abington, Ma From the button on my heart and the family, THANK YOU. A MILLION TIMES, THANK YOU. This is the info that EVERY pool owner should know but aren’t told so pool place people. Much love, stay bless.

[@nextleveldiy]

Glad I could help!!!

[@darkstranger777]

I work for arm and hammer and I approve this message

[@Lonesome_Loser]

I work for hammer arms and approve this comment.

[@desireeray4765]

😂 good one

[@gereneschendel6145]

Except the aluminum in the product is not good!

[@caphillres]

@@gereneschendel6145 Aluminum is what product? Baking soda? It's sodium bicarbonate, a fixed chemical. There's no aluminum. You could be thinking about baking powder which has leavening agents added that could contain a salt of aluminum.

[@JDOwens-wn2lt]

😂😂

[@claudemaassen2963]

People who own pools have known this for quite a while. I have used this for a few years now and you can be sure that it is the reason why baking soda prices have more than doubled in the last year

[@javiermora559]

Thanks for the tip, was wondering why my pool shock wasnt doing its job

[@GirlArmy21]

I was having major issues with algae this year..lots of wash-off from the pavers, etc....lots of torrential rainfalls....I would chlorinate and shock my pool because it would turn green fast. It felt like so much more work this year than most years. I didn't know it could be the alkalinity. Thanks so much. I was doing it out of sequence. Much better.

[@nextleveldiy]

so glad I could help!!

[@Dave-h4r]

It's been a big issue this year. A lot of my pools got hit with mustard algae even though their levels are in optimum range.

[@jamesb5863]

Additional tip to save even more, check the price of the baking soda at the cleaning stuff isle vs the baking soda labeled “pool” in the pool isle. What I’ve found (at say Walmart) that the big box of Arm and Hammer baking soda in the cleaning isle was cheaper per pound than the Arm and Hammer baking soda in the pool isle.

[@deborahmoore4609]

Thank you for your honesty

[@habebewallah]

Your the only one who explained this so well. I saw the pool guy use the same bag of Baking soda as you and I bought it too. I only had to use one bag per swim season. And never needed the pool guy but this season, it has been a headache with algea, cloudy water and this expensive pool shock never seemed to do the job! Thank you!!

[@richardcaballero1704]

And that's why you need a pool guy. Or good knowledge of pools and chemistry. You can't do too much of one chemical. I always run into this with DIYers

[@BOSSwky]

Thank you for the explanation…. I’ve had a pool for 20 years and I still can’t get it to stay clear and balance right….. I’m gonna try your tip and I’ll report back on how it done…. Pool places only want your money and I’m not throwing money away on nonsense bull crap chemicals that I don’t need…. Single mom life = very tight budget. Thank you again for the tip… I’ll post as soon as i try this and see what it does for me 😊

[@clayramsey019]

@@BOSSwky keep a eye on your Ph it’s not a special trick . It’s one of the things you want to keep balanced. Alkaline, sodium bicarbonate,/( baking soda )

[@mtc5583]

Thank you for being an honest one! This works and my pool is incredibly clear, ready for swim season and more importantly the water is balanced!

[@nextleveldiy]

Very happy to hear it helped you!

[@mariabrown5348]

I have been doing this for the last 2 years and it works like a charm

[@patrickstrack9110]

Been doing this for years. It works.

[@markgreen1215]

I did it once it turned my pool dark green I shocked it got back but it’s not clear it’s cloudy so idk I’m afraid to try it again

[@HH-qj1ik]

Hi my friend am buying new house with the brand new pool , please if you can help me what type of chemical I need for the pool .

[@lovennappiness4355]

I Love Baking Soda!!! Now I love it even more... since I can use it in my pool!!! Thank you so much for this information!

[@markgreen1215]

So how much do you use? Do replace shock with baking soda or still use shock? Pools are a ROYAL pain in the ass to keep clean for longer than a day! I have no luck at all with pools! Bout to hire a pool guy I guess

[@PappyNet01]

Thanks for reminding me about the Baking Soda - I used this in the past and I still have one of those unopened ~ 12-lb bag. The heat has really made it harder to keeping the swimming pool tip-top-shape!

[@nextleveldiy]

You are so welcome!

[@dogsarefun2]

once you have alkalinity correct, it remains the same unless you get alot of rain.....

[@PappyNet01]

@@dogsarefun2 Thanks, we were on the threshold of a drought declaration, but lately we have a lot of rain that I cannot keep the swimming pool clear. Besides the rain the heat and humidity envelopes you as soon as you step outside.

[@PappyNet01]

Well, I looked at swimming pool and the water was yellowish/greenish - most likely the dead algae. We have had a lot of rain and when it isn't raining it is HOT and HUMID! I might have to try vacuum the swimming pool again, but that is a real challenge because I do not have skimmer vacuum plate - I just shoved the hose down the pipe. I did my first vacuum in nearly 5 years a couple of weeks ago. I removed the equipment that has been stowed in the cedar chest for a couple of years. The suction head may be salvageable if I can get replacement wheels and bearings, but that will be a pain. The swimming pool vacuum hoses are mostly intact, the swimming pool vacuum cannister - Wesson - appeared intact and without any cracks in the plastic housing. I used a suction head that is basically a triangular brush with maybe 30-feet of good vacuum hose line. I had a successful first vacuum with old equipment that I pieced together. Early this evening I did my usual swimming pool cleaning method: Step 0; Rinse the pool deck free of debris Step 1; Checked and emptied the skimmer basket free of debris and leaves Step 2; Brushed the floor and walls of the swimming pool Step 3; Checked the Chlorinating Tablet Floater it has tablets Step 4; Performed a full cycle cleaning of the swimming pool plumbing system; backwash, rinse and return to filtration Step 5; Added water to the swimming pool to account for the backwash and evaporation Usually I am just adding shock and liquid chlorine at different times on different days. In the past when the pool has gotten to this condition it usually tested to add approximately 20lbs to 35lbs of calcium Step 6; Added eight ounces-(8-oz) of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda to balance the swimming pool ie., clear up the water by lowering the alkalinity or raising the ph - I am eyeballing it because I have not tested the swimming pool in months!

[@dogsarefun2]

@@PappyNet01 get test strips, get alkalinity correct.... not knowing size of your pool... I use a floater chorine dispenser and keep it full with the hockey puck size tablets.... Clorox Pool & Spa Green Algae Eliminator2 to keep it clear free of algae... the copper in this product kills any algae and will prevent it from starting.

[@karenroy9045]

Thank you for this advice. My pool was green opening it. Did what you s😮at and it is now crystal clear. Thank you for sharing!!

[@nextleveldiy]

Glad it helped!

[@danielodonnell6334]

My pool is green now going to do this tomorrow

[@gr82bloved43]

you rock! thank you ....its hard to find an honest pool guy ;-)

[@nextleveldiy]

I appreciate that!

[@Christopher-lr9je]

This video summed up everything I learned in10 years of pool care. Alkalinity level is very important and can be a little difficult to achieve compared to other chemicals. Shock is easy just add it to your pool 1 lb to 8,000 to 10,000 gallons. Add most definitely "Stabilizer", its sort of expensive but added it helps maintain these levels without the sun burning off everything. Its well worth it in the long run. Every summer I have to relearn these steps again. TY Great Video!! PS most shocks will give you the PH level you need when added to a proper level Alkalinity pool.

[@ChadLitsch]

This guy is exactly right everything is spot on

[@rogerbpugh2293]

I just seen this product at Walmart today I will be saving money this year. Thank You

[@MrMightyTrice]

It’s the same price.

[@theeDameAlexander510]

Nice clip”👍🏽 So I thank you my man , I’m a new home owner & my own pool guy. I was cloudy for weeks, seen your video got two bags of soda & now we’re pool ready again 💯 ( thank you )🙏🏽

[@nextleveldiy]

That is awesome!

[@mcgregor6274]

Speaking with 40 years experience I’ll say that ph and alkalinity are critical to proper sanitation of a pool. Baking soda will indeed work to raise total alkalinity. That said, it’s simply not true that pool store alkalinity increaser is exactly the same as baking soda. It’s purified so you’re not adding minerals and metals to the water that will interfere with the sanitation process (household baking soda is not) and when at high enough levels will cause staining plus it’s hydrogenated so it will give more impact per pound. I’ll add you need to test water at least once a year for water hardness or calcium levels, phosphorus, copper and iron especially if it’s present in your source water. $.02

[@byrongalloway629]

What should i do for stains on the bottom

[@relaxingvideos322]

Thank you !! neighbor's pool is so clear now !

[@relaxingvideos322]

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[@Katkattarotandparanormal]

Do you need this if you have a salt water pump?

[@denniskean183]

You are the only guy with the right advice on that. I stumbled into that solution on my own, but now I know why it works! This is excellent advice. Thanks! Here is another tip for everyone's benefit. If you keep adding cyanuric acid, and it always reads low, you are low on Calcium Chloride. Raise Calcium Chloride and you may discover that you have plenty or even too much cyanuric acid.

[@davidboland7039]

Well done but don't add granular shock around your pool like baking soda, you'll slowly be bleaching the crease or your liner down below. Mix it in water first if you can't put a pound at a time in a skimmer.

[@brianmacintire3064]

Or brush the pool after as you are supposed to after adding granular shock.

[@taralynnfaggon4571]

what if they don’t have a pool brush? Or time to brush the pool. Or just visually want to make sure no granular chlorine is sitting on an expensive liner. mixing it is the safest way.

[@jagdishkrishnamurthy4867]

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[@corymacneil3206]

Thank you! Can't wait to rry this. I've been throwing a lot of money at the pool this year and finally discovered the Alkalinity was super low!

[@earlhosey2713]

Thank you I have tried this with a green pool and this stuff really work my pool water is a 100% clear

[@mikeswenson6613]

Great video. We've had our 15 x 30 above ground pool for 28 years. Our NW season is June -thru- mid September. We keep it heated at 86F. Use a RayPak 155,00 BTU htr and my special designed solar heating system. Replaced liner twice . .1 1/2HP Hayward pump once. Use sand filter. Best thing we ever invested in.

[@reyjalpeno]

Hi! Thanks for the video! Any idea what to do if alkalinity is too high? Thanks for any tips...

[@KubieQ]

If you have a saltwater pool…this is not needed. You just need to check your salt levels…and add more salt. I found the balance sweet spot of 3500 ppm of salt which keeps the water easy to maintain. Mostly just need to check stabilizer and chlorine levels. And twice a year I check for phosphates.

[@_mysilentblue2227]

You might want to keep an eye on your hardness too because if your water is to "scaling" it will shorten the lifespan of your electrode. Hardness/Alkalinity to low it will erode the pool surface, basically trying to find neutral by extracting the calcium from the pools surface. (This is all referencing concrete pools)

[@shanabanna4810]

Thanks ! I believe I’ve been doing it all wrong as in shocking my pool and cleaning it before checking levels

[@nextleveldiy]

technically shock will not work unless your alkalinity and PH are in range

[@pammiestewart1419]

Umm what is shocking the pool mean

[@kelm1123]

​@@pammiestewart1419means putting in lots of chlorine to shock the water after heavy use like a pool party.

[@taralynnfaggon4571]

Technically people just are not using the right amount chlorine to keep a steadily high enough level for a long enough time to kill the algae and oxidize burn off the combined chlorine levels. when chlorine level drops below the shock level within hours, and they wait till night time to add more chlorine is prolonging the process. Technically there is a sweet spot where chlorine is at peek effectiveness, One can still clear a green pool with those two things out of range. Now high cya/ stabilizer you will not be clearing that green pool .

[@bonniebooth8373]

Thanks for the tip!! We bought a house that already had a inground pool!! So much to learn!! Pool stores some of them- only want to sell me more chemicals:( New sub here too)

[@davidboland7039]

You're right, they don't have to come fix what you thought was supposed to be the dosage because they sold you stuff you had no idea what it's purpose was. I'm a pool pro and balanced is your key word and keeping it that way.

[@gixxiepixxie2475]

Does this work with saltwater pools too?

[@nextleveldiy]

From what I gather, yes

[@dennisdethloff7467]

Been using baking soda for 30 years

[@kevinlucas8437]

Good advice !!!! We use test strips, and alkalinity and ph are key !!!

[@andrewmoore8819]

Pro tip: put it in your net and drag it around. None will sit on pool floor 👍

[@amypletcher4411]

Put it in your Net? Where is that?

[@eilbron]

​@@amypletcher4411you dont have a hand helf pool net to clean your pool?

[@WeShootBack1776]

​@amypletcher4411 😂 he meant put the baking soda in the pool net 😂😂😂😂to distribute it so it doesn't lay on the pool floor

[@Daks503]

why not just brush it? or just add it slowly in front of ur return.

[@Christopher-lr9je]

Most definitely!!!!

[@karlagalindo6090]

Is this the only thing you need to keep a pool clean ? Or what else should I buy besides baking soda ?

[@cfoz8612]

100%… a friend of mine turned me on to arm and hammer clear balance tabs. Been using them for the past 2 years and they work amazing. Along with proper chlorine levels is all you need

[@Greenfield5150]

Pool store guy here checking in.

[@CheeseSqueezer]

You think a small filter pump for a 15 foot circle Intex pool can handle a small pool fountain?

[@trainguy9973]

😂

[@bigcheese467]

Do NOT watch this video

[@VIPPoolsandSpas]

Very good video. Telling the truth on where to save money.

[@bryanperez7203]

Good Advice Brother I'll try it and sounds really cheap

[@talmage_ur]

If you are not a Costco member, you can go to Bulk Barn and buy baking soda in bulk. Thank you for this knowledge. Right on.

[@nextleveldiy]

Thanks for the info!

[@lisamariejg641]

Thank you! I found another channel where muriatic acid was suggested. I did your routine & it worked great!! But it was cloudy the very next day 😭 It’s a tiny pool ~ 12x3 but after working in the yard I need my little pool! So I’ll keep trying. P.S. Love the accent 😃

[@donnadouglas8069]

Does this work for above ground pool.

[@rockyesterline7942]

How often do you put in baking soda

[@pladam7198]

Baking sofa (sodium bicarbonate) to increase pH and Vinegar to decrease pH.

[@robertmciver817]

Vinegar??? Never heard of that to use in pool. Muriartic acid brings PH down and is recommended. All you really need to keep a pool in balance is baking soda, muriatic acid and liquid. chlorine/ bleach. You will also need some conditioner to get a good CYA level. Do not add needles things to pool. It’s a waste of money and raises your TDS.

[@stanmondzelewski9253]

Sodium bicarb is for alkilinity. Yes it can bump ph. Soda ash is better suited for raising ph

[@stanmondzelewski9253]

Acid to lower both

[@robertmciver817]

@@stanmondzelewski9253 depending on your alkalinity, liquid chlorine will raise PH. If I have to get PH up, I prefer to use aeration so your not adding unwanted things into your pool.

[@Patrick-Daniel015]

Soda ash to raise ph and muratic acid to lower ph and alkalinity. Baking soda to raise alkalinity

[@jianpoxon102]

Can I use baking soda in salt water pool ?

[@mycreations318]

Wow, this is some great advice. Thank you so much for sharing. Had a pool years ago and was thinking of getting another one so this is really great information.

[@Sibusiso6]

Thank you its spring in south africa and you've saved me alot of money

[@sharirobinson5615]

Thank you, I have spent to much money at the pool store already.

[@nextleveldiy]

Glad I could help

[@Abigail3223]

Costco has these huge bags on the baking aisle year round fyi!

[@ryszardkarpiuk5438]

👍👍👍Thank you because they always looking for you spending a fortune to have the pool ready

[@thisguy9919]

Thanks bro! Much appreciated!

[@wareairaviationservicesllc4933]

Great simple video. thanks

[@mariasheppard83]

I've been using this exact bag of baking soda in my pool for the past 3 years, I usually dissolve it in a bucket of water and just throw it in the pool from the deck You won't be sorry, it's inexpensive and works great! I never buy anything from the pool stores

[@nextleveldiy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@nighthawk_predator1877]

Good luck with your pools surface over time then. Baking soda isn't the only chemical your pool will ever need.

[@gwengwen4535]

@@nighthawk_predator1877 Out of work pool guy I’m guessing? I only use outlet store bleach and baking soda. Pool is consistently testing just right too.

[@motomyrtle]

Doesn't baking soda raise pH? I can't keep mine down. 😢

[@benniea2558]

Nice 👌 I feel lucky my water management has been easy always easy just using clear balance with chlorine...im always looking for more advice great video...

[@Keep-on-ok]

My test strips have expired. Thanks for the reminder!

[@JacobMireles]

Can you use this with a saltwater filter and chlorinator?

[@mayagladysmartizano7469]

Can I use this method for my lay z hot tub??

[@saravis56]

Are the baking soda tabs ok?

[@timothygcross]

Do you have a recommendation for shock?

[@brianvalentas1121]

Man. I was going crazy, it was the first time dealing with this. I switched he'd to the pucks that go in the floaters. It was enough my, chlorine levels dropped to 0. Thank you🙏🙏🤛

[@tonyhernandez6101]

Thanks for the info

[@katrinawolff5251]

Does this work for salt water pools too?

[@lethalsmile5119]

I’m am a pool store to just so you know! Do not try to balance alk until the water is around 70 degrees as well it changes as it warms up! Having more acidic water with slightly aggressive chlorine will flip water in 2 days open cold too that way it’s clear running the pump is cheeper then buying all the chemicals!

[@ninamorris2724]

Well this guy can come and clean my pool any day 😂😂😊

[@stonecold6243]

Will this work for hot tub as well?

[@Dani-it5sy]

Alkalinity, is that what some might call 'stabilizer'? I have a test kit with 3 tests. Chlorine, PH and Stabilizer 🧐

[@kenitobaby75]

How much baking soda would you add to an extremely green pool?

[@okieshortriderz]

Absolutely Dead On! For years I disregarded alkalinity, then studied and found ph will never stabilize without correct alkalinity. If alkalinity is correct and ph is low (very rare) , then soda ash (sodium carbonate) is used.

[@mohamadosman9236]

Sodium carbonate can be made by baking baking soda at 400 degrees for 1 hour.

[@thebluewolf_25]

tysm 😁

[@dianee4038]

Thank you, this was very thoughtful and informative of you. I don't have a pool, but if I ever get one I'll be wiser thanks to you.

[@Shinnyday15]

Do you have any advise to down the PH?

[@lilliananderson1986]

The pool store looked at me funny when I said I was using the big bag baking soda. He quickly started talking about my phosphate levels. Although I was using phos free plus once a week. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@nextleveldiy]

they always want to upsell you on expensive products!!

[@bobtorres7949]

Good job of telling him , I have funny feeling he did try & Store pool too see if it works also try Mr.Clean white sponge in your water intake big skimmer takes all your algae alway helps your pool

[@imatter4619]

Awesome video. My pool guy sucks and i work to much to do it myself so im training my 13 year old to do it.

[@Prayershub]

Thank you

[@nextleveldiy]

You're welcome

[@JDDD33]

Good video. But ive read that if you add baking soda (alkalinity) you also raise the ph levels making the pool more "base", so after using baking soda, you may need to drop the ph else chlorine doesnt work as it should

[@nextleveldiy]

It is possible that the PH also goes up a little, but rule of thumb is to fix your alkalinity first before fixing you PH. If you try fixing your PH and then fix alkalinity, you will be fighting an uphill battle. Ph fluctuates more frequently so having it a little high to start is ok, it will drop on its own.

[@JDDD33]

@@nextleveldiy thanks mate

[@gmxhealthcare8084]

@@nextleveldiy

[@Youno954]

Works every time!!! Thank you😊

[@jw8560]

Excellent video!! I knew baking soda was key!!

[@augustbeach824]

Thank-you! Wish I saw this seven years ago. I also wish I paid more attention in organic chemistry!

[@refinersfoursquarechurch991]

How do you lower alkalinity?

[@rsak91068]

How much baking soda do you need for a 6 person spa?

[@brandonchi8526]

Great advice! What if you already have signs of algae on the bottom of the pool and yellow/green water? Do I clean the filter then start your recommendation?

[@nextleveldiy]

Yes, you need to get some algicide in the water and vacuum the bottom. My tips are for keeping clearing up cloudy or green water and keeping it that way. Good luck!

[@RobinHarrison-v9m]

How much baking soda do you use?

[@FOAD412]

Great video; Should you add this at night...and should you wait to swim after adding baking soda ?

[@nextleveldiy]

baking soda can be done during the day. you need to add it gradually and then let it circulate. easier to do during the day. shocking is the only thing that should be done at night because the UV breaks it down quickly

[@dogsarefun2]

baking soda will not harm you, couple pounds in 12k gallon pool disperses quickly

[@descendantoffools9767]

The reason alkalinity is so important is because it's a buffer for your ph. When your alkalinity isn't correct, you can get something called 'ph bounce'. Your ph can move up and down each day depending on how many people use the pool, if it rained the day before and other factors. And the reason some people never need to add acid to adjust ph is because they use the chlorine jumbo tabs which are made of trichlor which has a ph around 3. The bags of shock that most people use are usually calcium hypochlorite which has a ph around 11. Proper water chemistry is important for pool surfaces and equipment and also swimmer comfort.

[@chatwithaninja]

Heck yeah bro. I have a 44000 gallon in ground vinyl that I've converted to salt. I totally forgot about AK this year for some reason. Thanks for the reminder!

[@MossEYE-]

We have our customers go buy a 50lb bag of Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda) from the farm store every year. very cheap. All of the competing pool stores are furious at us and even put out that baking soda is not for pools, while the state only allows commercial to use it instead of other chemicals.

[@PS0722]

Thank you so much! The water is clear but the bottom vynil has a greenish kind of layer that won't come out. Any advice? Thanks!

[@nextleveldiy]

sounds like some algae staining. I'm pretty sure your will need a liner cleaning or something really strong to remove that. Did you try scrubbing it with a blue scotch brite pad?

[@PS0722]

Yes sir I did use it, will follow your advice and update you...thanks a lot!!!

[@lesotter7241]

if it feels crusty and hard, you may have a layer of scale protecting it from chlorine. I had that problem and so lowered my pH to 6.5 for a week. Cleared it up and all is now good. This happened to me after pretty much leaving my pool over winter. When bathing season started again, the liner felt rough like sandpaper, especially the floor at the deep end. That could be the problem. Don't see that comination of problems mentioned together much on YT or in publications

[@jasonvautour4999]

Thanks for the great tips!

[@antareschen4451]

But it will increase the calcium hardness. My pool in Phoenix always has high hardness issue

[@citlalydelacruz8681]

Those baking soda help with water bugs ?