Should I drain and clean or add chemicals and water

[bblack4jc]

Should I drain and clean or add chemicals and water.

* Problem: I have fibromyalgia and did not get a chance to close my pool properly at the end of the summer. Husband drained it to 1 1/2 feet and the cover was not put on. There is algae which is green to dark green. There also looks to be a hundred or more tadpoles in it (I plan to catch as many as I can and release them in a pond.)
I was going to drain it all out and clean the liner then refill it. I would need to know what type of cleaner to use. However, after reading a good many posts I am not sure that is the best way to go about cleaning it.
What do you recommend is the best way to clean my pool? What products do you recommend?

I only have the small Clorox test kit. Perhaps I should get the test strips?

* FC: free chlorine level: ?
* TC: total chlorine level: 0
* pH: 7.2
* TA: total alkalinity level: ?
* CH: calcium hardness level : ?
* CYA: cyanuric acid level : ?(stabilizer / conditioner)
* My pool: Intex, 18 x 48, 6, 423 gallon
* Pool chemicals: I use chlorine tablets in a floatie, ph+, ph-, and shock when needed.
* My pump & filter: Krystal clear cartridge filter pump 1-500 GPH (110 - 120V), Size A filter cartridge.
* Other info: I have a robotic pool vacuum, a vacuum hose attachment and a skimmer that attaches to the pole. I ordered a soft brush attachment to help with cleaning. My husband is making a pool cover reel. That will help with keeping it clean and also the cover generates heat in the pool. I will try to remember to post that separately.

[Teapot1]

By the sound of it and considering your health easiest and arguably the quickest and cheapest would be a drain and refill. No special chemicals needed just a good brush and wash down, any minor details you can deal with afterwards with some chlorine. Do buy yourself a better test kit though and tell hubby to put the cover on next time

[bblack4jc]

Thank you for your response and advice Teapot1. That does seem like the best solution. Hubby just finished making a cover reel so that I can get it on and off by myself.

[Teapot1]

Good to hear and let us know how you get on, here to answer any questions you have.