No, it’s not about connecting your car battery to your pool water. That’d be crazy!

Pool shock treatment involves super-chlorinating a pool for a short period of time. Typically, three to five times the amount of chlorine is added to the pool in a shock treatment to ensure that the pool is not only visibly clean, but also free from any invisible bacteria.

Remember, pools require regular maintenance. If you neglect this work, such as skimming the pool and cleaning the pool filter, your pool can become dirty and unsanitary. So, we recommend shocking your pool once a week.

Here are three signs that it’s time to give your beloved pool a shock treatment.

• • Algae forming on the sides, surface, and bottom of a pool.
  • Cloudy water because of recent heavy rains or poor water circulation.
  • Bacteria forming in your pool if it hasn’t been properly and consistently maintained.
  • Bacteria can make swimmers sick, so make sure you keep your pool’s water in great shape.