How To Clean a Brown Pool After Rain

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Rob McLintock

August 25, 2021

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In this video, we discuss how to clean a brown pool after rain. Why would a clear pool turn brown after a rainstorm? In this case, there was a storm that dropped more than 5″ of rain in a couple of hours. This caused the pool deck to flood with debris from surrounding landscaping. The debris poured into the water and caused the pool to turn brown.

Supplies Used

Vacuum (Manual or Automatic)
Test Kit
Chlorine Shock (Preferably Liquid but Granular is Ok)

Useful Resources

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When to Backwash a Pool Filter

How to Manually Vacuum a Pool

Rob McLintock Ecommerce Director

With over 17 years at InyoPools.com and more than two decades in the pool industry, Rob is a seasoned expert dedicated to helping pool owners succeed. As one of Inyo’s original content creators, he specializes in troubleshooting, sizing, and identifying pool equipment of all kinds. His hands-on experience includes installing pumps, fixing pool cleaners, replacing motors, troubleshooting salt systems, and identifying above-ground pools. Rob’s passion lies in creating how-to guides and product videos that empower DIY pool owners to tackle their own pool maintenance with confidence. When he’s not crafting educational content, you’ll likely find him cheering on his kid at the soccer field or mowing his yard while listening to podcasts.

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