How to Clear Up Cloudy Pool Water

How to Fix Cloudy Water

1. Keep water circulating
   Run your pool pump 24 hours a day until the water clears.
2. Check and balance pH
   Keep your pH between 7.2 and 7.8.
3. Shock the pool
   Follow the shock treatment instructions to help clear up the water.

How to Prevent Cloudy Water

1. Maintain proper pH
   Keep pH between 7.2 and 7.8 at all times.
2. Maintain chlorine levels
   Maintain chlorine in the recommended 1 to 3 ppm range.
3. Check your system regularly
   Inspect the pump, skimmer, and filter for blockages and clean or backwash as needed.
4. Keep debris out
   Remove leaves, bugs, and other organic matter from the pool.
5. Shock regularly
   Shock at least every other week and after heavy use or rain.
6. Adjust pump time if needed
   If cloudy water happens often, try running your pump longer.
7. Use a clarifier
   For extra sparkle, use a preventative like FROG^® 90-Day Goodbye Cloudy^® — just drop a pod in the skimmer for clearer water.