What happens when you add too much algaecide in the pool?

Swimmer usage, evaporation and backwashing are all factors that can contribute to this. If you have sensitive skin and cannot wait until the chemical dissipates in the water, then you can always partially drain the swimming pool and add fresh water to dilute the algaecide.

How long does it take for algaecide to go away?

It is more expensive. As for your foaming, it will dissipate over time as the algaecide will slowly break down from chlorine. You can shock the pool with higher chlorine levels if you want to get rid of it faster, but this is not necessary as it will go away probably in about a week (two at the most).

When to add algaecide to pool water after shock treatment?

Algaecide should be used after each shock treatment, so it has a better chance to support your chlorine as it works its magic. Be sure to shock your pool first, then when the chlorine levels of your pool return to normal, add the correct amount of algaecide to several places around your pool while your pump is running.

What can I put in my pool to kill algae?

What is algaecide? Algaecide will be able to help you clear cloudy green pool water such as this. Algaecide, to put it simply, is a pool chemical that can kill algae or prevent it from growing in your pool.

What happens if you put too much algaecide in your pool?

A couple things… algaecide is for the Prevention, not the removal of algae. Chlorine is the chemical to kill algae and the best form is liquid chlorine (bleach). Solid forms of bleach/shock/sanitizer can be slower acting, typically add too much CYA (conditioner), and effect other water balance levels.