Great job ordering the kit. Really do throw the strips out. They virtually have no business being in your pool care equipment, even for back up. Stop using the Clorox app. TFP has their own app, called "Pool Math," which corresponds with and supports the methods and teachings you'll find here. Stick with that.
I like my K-2006: small bottles and all. I like the small case it comes in, which fits everything I need, including my SpeedStir. I later purchased large refills and this has worked out fine for me. Buying the larger kits
is the better value, but if you don't swap your order it's not the worse thing. Speaking of which, order one of these (shop around for the best price). You'll thank me later. It really is must-have:
Taylor 9265 Magnetic Stirrer Speedstir Start-Up Pack w/ Stir Bar + Batteries
frogabog has you covered. I just wanted to add this: if you decide to drain and clean your pool in your attempt to rid yourself of your algae problem, be sure you clean
everything thoroughly. Algae can hide and quickly "reinfect" your pool even after you've drained it. In your skimmer, ladder tubes, light niche, and conceivably in your pump or filter, too. If algae is hiding anywhere in those (or other) places, it can startup again no matter how well you scrubbed the liner.
Trust TFP. Don't mix and match advice. Not from a neighbor or local pool supply or pool guy. If you decide to follow the advice here (which
will work), don't be tempted to add any ideas from any other source, including your own "logic." It will likely prolong the problem. This is the mistake I made when first finding TFP. It wasn't until I stopped doing that that led to eventual success. Do exactly what TFP advises, nothing more, nothing less. Good luck.