Should I dose algaecide every week?

Yes during the swim season for outdoor pools. A small weekly dose is far easier than recovering from a full bloom.

Is copper algaecide safe for plaster pools?

Yes when dosed correctly. Always pre-dissolve and pour around the perimeter with the pump running, never directly onto plaster.

Can I swim after dosing algaecide?

Wait until the dose has had one full turnover to disperse, typically 6 to 8 hours.

Why does my algaecide foam?

Some older formulas foam by design. Switch to a non-foaming long-life algaecide for routine dosing.

Will algaecide replace chlorine?

No. Algaecide prevents algal growth but does not disinfect. Always pair it with a steady free chlorine residual.

Pool Algaecides

Algaecide stops a bloom before it starts and rescues the pool when one slips through. ClearPool offers three formats: a non-foaming long-life concentrate for routine prevention, a copper-based extra-strength dose for active blooms and a winter formula that stays active under the cover.