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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Alex David

Why isn't my pool shock working? An easy fix from a pro

Landscaped backyard pool .

It's happened to every pool owner: you go on vacation, you don't have the time, or you simply forget to chlorinate your pool, leaving you with thousands of gallons of gross green water.

Usually, a little pool shock clears up the pool in no time. However, there are times when the shock just can't shift the algae. You pour in your shock, wait a day or two, and nothing happens.

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