How to Get Rid of POOL FOAM

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Pool foam problem cramping your summertime swimming? Don’t worry. Pool foam is easy to fix and even easier to prevent with these simple steps.

⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to How To Get Rid Of Pool Foam
00:20 - What Causes Pool Foam?
00:59 - Hair Care Products And Toiletries
01:38 - Soap And Laundry Detergent
02:00 - Lots Of Swimmers
02:28 - Pool Care Video Course
03:14 - Pool Chemicals And Chemistry Issues And Fixes
04:24 - Test Your Calcium Hardness Levels
04:45 - How Algaecide Causes Pool Foam
05:20 - Quick Pool Foam Fixes

[ryancunningham]

Love it! This is exactly what I needed to know. I was waiting for parts to fix my pool (manifold, new filters, gauge, etc) and let my pool go too long. Then, I had a lot of algae to kill. After getting rid of most of it, I overloaded the algaecide treatment one last time and now -- major pool foam! So according to the video, I should be good to go in a few days. I wasn't sure what was causing it though because I went the cheap route and used detergent to soak my four cartridge filters overnight... twice. I thoroughly rinsed off the filters so didn't think it would matter, but I hope that didn't contribute as well to the pool foam.

[roo_parfrey]

Thanks for all the informative and straight to the point videos. We just got my grandma's old hot tub and we're all totally new to this, so these videos help a lot!

[omnipixel]

I had a serious allergy problem and a lot of green water. It was recommended to me to use a copper sulfate solution. I believe the copper sulfate is causing my foamy water and a slight sheen on top. Your videos did address this and gave me some ideas going forward. Thank you for the ideas have a great day. If you have any other suggestions on copper sulfate please let me know thanks again.

[TheBaltherion]

Causes of foam is something I did not consider before.... Thanks!

[dimitrishulaiya]

Hello have a question. I added shock and next morning pool was covered with the foam. At the same time my pump is not priming and when it works i can see a lot of air bubbles in return. Could this cause foam and no result from shock.

[Melyssa.RLopez]

I added too much algaecide to my pool. I skimmed it this morning and its filtering. I have a cartridge filter that I clean everyday but how long before I can go swimming?

[carollopresti]

Just opened our pool added all the chemicals. Low readings on everything except alkalinity salt level good. No chlorine reading?

[hamelengine]

Any insight as to why an Intex saltwater system, model 26667EG, up to 7000 gallon pool continues to say high salt level even after cleaning several times with vinegar and muriatic acid ? Salt level is 2500 yet it still says high? Thank you.

[dr.purvishah]

Hi can you guide me if we have salty water around my residence then how can I use this water for pool .. if yes then let us know what & how we should take care of filtration system & pipeline. ??are they get damaged after 2 to 3 yrs period due salty water ??
🙏🏻Hope will you reply ASAP…

[Itsyagirloneru]

Hi 👋 hope you can help me . Was out of town for two weeks and pool was covered in algae. Used a gallon of algaecide, then shocked twice . Constantly running filter it’s been 5 days pool water is still cloudy and aqua colored . I keep scooping out the algae foam. I made a few TikToks if you want to see . I don’t know what else to do please help. I will do a shout out on tiktok !

[ivettebellinghausen]

We had family come over and all used sun screen 😬😭 right before jumping in. I didn't noticed now my pool is cloudy and thick with some bubbles. Ive been adding liquid colorin and vacuuming it. Now its clear but has a thick feeling and when i move it it makes bubbles 😭

[bryanhahn]

How much vinegar to use for a 2000 gallon pool

[gwalker]

I added shock to an intex 12'x30inch pool and I have thread (stringy)like residue, how do I get rid off that.

[markhall-rjlo]

Should I leave the pump running while I'm waiting for the foam to dissipate

[lauren]

Hi, we have a hot tub and ours runs fine. However, my mum bought one "Netspa Malibu" and it is constantly becoming green and cloudy after just 1 use. We use Lay-z spa products but she doesn't have the second connection to add granuals like PH. We don't know what to do as she is constantly having to empty and change the water. There is no problems with the filter as its completely clean. Hoping you can give a bit of insight please

[deadvegas]

Dude I need help DESPERATELY, I did everything on every video posted and I can't get it to clear up. It started with a light cloudy water so I added more chlorine pucks and a water clarifier and it got sooo ducking bad that it's lightly foaming while turning 10xs cloudier. I'm desperate what can I do????

[JMitch]

Help! I shocked my pool and that's what made the foam. What do I do?

[maryannevandenberghe]

Just found your video during my desperate search for "pool foam remedy." My chemicals are balanced, other than my chlorine is high (working on getting that down), but I still have foam. You say to then shock the pool. I have shocked it twice with non-chlorine shock, to no avail. My issue is 1) My chlorine is already high 2) My pool is indoors, so I don't have the advantage of the sun burning of the chlorine. Every time I shock my pool, the chlorine goes off-the-charts high and stays that way and I always have to add chlorine neutralizer. to bring it back down. Any suggestions on how to get rid of the foam without shocking my pool with chlorine?

[margiemartyn]

Please talk more about non chlorine pools

[srama]

How to get rid of pool foam due to overdose of Algae Guard?