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Depending on how much room and supporting pieces you have, try draping it over something that won’t puncture or scratch, and at the very least hose it off. A pressure washer with a wide angle tip would be beneficial. Allow it to thoroughly dry before folding it up to store. I had an Intex Easy...

True enough. The point was to use a controlled storage area so the degradation process isn’t exacerbated.

I have an indoor room . . . sort of. It’s a storage room in the basement that is under the front porch. It’s neither heated or cooled but maintains a respectable temp all year long within 10 degrees between winter and summer. The LC I purchased in early June was still quite effective in...

Yes. Many people use Pool Essentials without any problems.

I use this...

You’ll want to know the particulars of your fill water for TA, pH, CH if you refill with tap water. This way you’ll know what will likely be affected with a large refill.

Secure it somehow with straps so it doesn’t blow away for the night. Tomorrow try to turn it right side up and disassemble, or disassemble while upside down.

I didn’t do anything to the pool, but I did open my new TF-Pro Salt test kit. The case is very nice and I’m just tickled. Nice product @Sarah and Nate!

I have the 1/2 hp version and it works quite nicely.

I should have placed a figurine on my cover and snapped a pic! 🙃

Depends on the climate, but plenty of us leave a cover on all winter. A cover will help retard any UV coming into the water. At this point I’d fight any algae in the early spring.

What was used to clean the cell?

Your phosphates are not high, and they are not interfering with your salt. You need to get a recommended test kit and use your own measurements to care for your pool.

Welcome to TFP. You’ll need to post full test results using a recommended test kit. https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/2019/01/18/test-kits-compared/

That 5 days made all the difference. As @ajw22 said, perform an OCLT which you’ll likely fail as the cloudy and green water is indicative of algae.

White vinegar as a clothing rinse really helps to reduce detergent residues.

How long was the pump out of commission?

Appears to me the cover is deteriorating and floating on the water.

BINGO!

I would check the OCLT again after passing, just to make sure. Nothing worse than having to SLAM again. The SLAM is most definitely a process that has to be respected and followed. I checked my OCLT thrice.

Nice country down that way.

How much overhang does your cover have? It’s hard to tell with the wrap.

If I may ask, whereabouts in the Pgh area? I know you’re outside of the city. I used to live in the city and in the Fox Chapel area.

Welcome. Taking care of your pool is a piece of cake.

It’s certainly a process. Keep up the good fight!

The article explains it all. The amount will be based on your filter pressure.

If necessary, considering added DE to your filter to assist with clearing algae. It worked for me. https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/2019/01/18/add-de-to-a-sand-filter/

After you add it give it a few minutes then test. That will provide you with actual results and you can base future additions off of that.

Reggie has you on the proper path with SLAM. With that degree of FC loss you need action now.