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🌧 Monsoon Pool Care: How to Keep Your Bestway Pool Clean, Clear, and Safe During the Rainy Season

Updated: Jun 23

By Bestway Gujarat by mQube


Monsoon worries of Owning a Pool
Monsoon worries of Owning a Pool

Monsoon brings the much-needed relief from scorching summer heat — but if you own a swimming pool, it also brings a different kind of challenge: green water, slippery walls, cloudy water, and algae blooms.


At Bestway Gujarat, we often get urgent calls from clients saying:

“My water turned green overnight after the rain!” “The pool smells weird.” “It's slippery… is it safe?”

This post is your complete guide to pool care during the monsoon season, backed by science and refined by real experience at BestwayXP – India’s First Bestway Pool Experience Center.


🌪 Why Pools Get Dirty During Monsoon

Rain may look clean — but what it brings with it isn’t.

  • Dust and pollution particles

  • Leaves, insects, and organic debris

  • Contaminated runoff (soap, fertilizer, bird droppings)

  • Dilution of pool chemicals like chlorine and pH buffers

All of this leads to:

  • Algae growth (especially green, yellow, or black algae)

  • Bacterial contamination

  • pH and chlorine imbalance

  • Murky, green, or foamy water


🧪 Common Post-Rain Symptoms in Pools

You’ll notice these signs if your pool isn’t treated promptly after rain:

ree

Symptom

What It Means

Water turns green

Algae bloom / metal reaction

Slimy walls or steps

Early sign of algae

Cloudy or dull water

Suspended dirt + chemical imbalance

Musty or swampy smell

Organic decay + bacteria

Chlorine disappears fast

Dilution + high organic load


✅ Immediate Steps After Heavy Rainfall

Here's what you should do within 24 hours of a downpour:


1. Skim the Pool

Remove leaves, twigs, insects, and other floating debris.


2. Brush Pool Walls & Floor

Use a soft-bristled brush suitable for Bestway pool liners. This loosens algae and dirt clinging to the surface.


3. Vacuum the Pool

Use a manual or automatic vacuum to remove settled debris from the bottom.


4. Test the Water

Check at least:

  • pH

  • Free Chlorine

  • TDS

  • Alkalinity

Use a 3-way test kit or digital testers.

Testing of Water Chemistry
Testing of Water Chemistry

5. Balance the Chemicals

  • Adjust pH to 7.2–7.6

  • Add chlorine to raise free chlorine to 1.5–3 ppm

  • If algae is visible, proceed to next step


6. Add Algaecide (if needed)

  • Use the correct dose (usually 15 ml per 10,000 L water)

  • Important: Never mix it with chlorine directly (see below)


🧯 The Chlorine-Algaecide Myth Buster

Many pool owners mistakenly add liquid chlorine and algaecide together during emergencies.

This is a mistake.

Here’s what happens when you do that:


❌ The Reaction:

  • Chlorine oxidizes the algaecide before it can act.

  • Algaecide breaks down, and chlorine gets used up in the process.

  • End result: green water remains and your money goes down the drain.


✅ The Right Way:

  1. Add chlorine first, wait at least 6–8 hours.

  2. Let the water circulate and settle.

  3. Then add algaecide evenly across the pool.

💡 Pro Tip: Do it overnight. Chlorinate in the evening, algaecide next morning.


💡 Pro Tips for Ongoing Monsoon Care

Task

Frequency

Notes

Skimming debris

Daily

Quick 2–5 min task

Brushing & vacuuming

Every 2–3 days

Prevents algae

Filter cleaning/backwash

Weekly

Especially in dusty/rainy regions

Chemical testing

Every 3–4 days

Test after every rainfall

Algaecide (preventive dose)

Fortnightly

Only if no algae visible


❌ What Not to Do

  • Don’t ignore early signs (like slippery steps or dull water)

  • Don’t swim in cloudy or green water

  • Don’t store chemicals outdoors in the rain

  • Don’t mix chlorine and algaecide at the same time

  • Don’t wait for water to get worse before reacting


📦 Bonus: Emergency Green Water Fix (Mini-Shock)

If water has turned green after rain:

  1. Brush the entire pool

  2. Add 1–2 ppm of chlorine per 10,000 L

  3. Run the pump/filter for 24 hours

  4. Test and balance pH

  5. Add algaecide (6–8 hours after chlorine)

  6. Vacuum dead algae

  7. Backwash the filter


🧼 Bestway-Specific Reminders

  • Always use soft brushes for vinyl pool liners

  • Avoid industrial chemicals — use pool-grade chlorine and algaecide only

  • Don’t exceed recommended chlorine levels (over 5 ppm can fade liners)

  • Maintain TDS below 1500 ppm for long-term pool health


🏁 Conclusion

Monsoon doesn’t have to be the enemy of your beautiful Bestway pool.

With timely cleaning, chemical balancing, and a smart water care routine, you can keep your pool:

  • Clean and clear

  • Safe for swimmers

  • Free from algae and odor


📞 Need Help with Green Water or Pool Cleaning?

We’re always here to assist.

Contact us for:

  • Troubleshooting & Support Packages

  • Cleaning kits

  • Liquid chlorine and Algaecide

  • Pool filter maintenance

  • On-site services


📱 WhatsApp: +91-9664522268



Live it up with Bestway! 🌊


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