Continue this process until you notice the water changing color to either cloudy white, light green or clear. YOU CANNOT OVER SHOCK A POOL ! ... Green or cloudy water will quickly clog a filter, therefore you may have to backwash your filter many times a day until the pool clears.Mar 3, 2020
How long does it take shock to clear a green pool?
Keep your pump and filter running. Give the shock a good 12 to 24 hours to work it's magic. If the algae hasn't cleared up after 24-48 hours, clean and brush the pool and add another shock treatment.Aug 7, 2020
Can you shock a pool that is green?
Light Green or Teal Pool Water: This means there's a low amount of algae in your water and you won't have to use a hefty amount of chlorine shock. In this case, you should double shock your swimming pool water. To double shock, you will need to add 2 pounds for every 10,000 gallons of water.Apr 16, 2015
How much shock should I put in my pool?
Shocking your pool is the final step for getting rid of all the bacteria, algae spores, and other organic contaminants that may have entered your pool during the winter off-season. To shock your pool, use 2 pounds of shock for every 10,000 gallons of water, which should raise your chlorine levels to 10.0 ppm.