Adding shock to your pool openings can make your pool water safe and clear. Shock is a chemical that kills algae and other pathogens. It also helps increase free chlorine in your pool.
The best time to shock your pool is after twilight. This allows the chemicals to work properly. It is important to allow the shock to dissolve before using the pool. It is also a good idea to test your pool water to see if it needs any additional chemicals.
The amount of shock you need will depend on the volume of your pool. You may need to add one pound of shock for every 10,000 gallons of water in your pool. Alternatively, you may choose to use non-chlorine pool shock. You will need to wait 15 minutes before swimming in your pool with non-chlorine shock.
There are many types of shock available. They include granular and liquid shock. Granular shock is usually stronger than liquid shock. It is recommended that you mix the granular shock in a bucket of water before adding it to your pool.