Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 18 hours ago
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The Pool Care Video Course: swimu.com/course
Is there a yellowish, dusty film floating on your pool surface? Or maybe it's settled across the bottom like a fine powder. Before you start dumping chemicals in, it might be pollen, and that means you need a different approach. Here’s the best way to get rid of pollen.
⏰ Timestamps
00:00 - Pollen in Your Pool
00:17 - Pollen vs. Mustard Algae
01:10 - Will Shock Kill Pollen?
01:34 - How to Remove Pollen from Your Pool
02:09 - #1. Run Your Filter 24/7
02:46 - #2. Add a Skimmer Sock
03:03 - #3. Skim in Morning with Fine Mesh Net
03:23 - #4. Brush Walls and Floor
03:46 - #5. Add Clarifier or Flocculant
05:06 - #6. Shock Your Pool
05:36 - #7. Vacuum if Needed
06:06 - How to Prevent Pollen in Your Pool
Swim University is making pool care easy. Each year, we continue to help more people with water chemistry, cleaning, and troubleshooting. We know taking care of a swimming pool can be difficult, and it’s hard to find a trusted source of information. We get it! This is the reason we created Swim University.
😎 Want to learn more about pool care? Go here: swimuniversity.com
The Pool Care App: swimu.com/poolapp
The Pool Care Cheat Sheet (Free): swimu.com/cheatsheet
The Pool Care Handbook: swimu.com/book
The Pool Care Video Course: swimu.com/course
Is there a yellowish, dusty film floating on your pool surface? Or maybe it's settled across the bottom like a fine powder. Before you start dumping chemicals in, it might be pollen, and that means you need a different approach. Here’s the best way to get rid of pollen.
⏰ Timestamps
00:00 - Pollen in Your Pool
00:17 - Pollen vs. Mustard Algae
01:10 - Will Shock Kill Pollen?
01:34 - How to Remove Pollen from Your Pool
02:09 - #1. Run Your Filter 24/7
02:46 - #2. Add a Skimmer Sock
03:03 - #3. Skim in Morning with Fine Mesh Net
03:23 - #4. Brush Walls and Floor
03:46 - #5. Add Clarifier or Flocculant
05:06 - #6. Shock Your Pool
05:36 - #7. Vacuum if Needed
06:06 - How to Prevent Pollen in Your Pool
Swim University is making pool care easy. Each year, we continue to help more people with water chemistry, cleaning, and troubleshooting. We know taking care of a swimming pool can be difficult, and it’s hard to find a trusted source of information. We get it! This is the reason we created Swim University.
😎 Want to learn more about pool care? Go here: swimuniversity.com
