As someone who's struggled with murky pond water for years, I was excited to try Pond Cleanse's all-natural solution. The promise of crystal clear water without harming fish or wildlife sounded too good to be true.

The product is incredibly easy to use - just toss the pre-measured packets into your pond. No mixing, no measuring. Within about two weeks of using the recommended dosage, I noticed a significant reduction in that unpleasant swampy odor that used to hang around my pond.

Where Pond Cleanse really shines is in water clarity improvement. My previously cloudy pond gradually transformed into much clearer water where I could actually see about 2 feet down. The barley straw in the formula seems particularly effective at controlling algae growth without chemicals.

However, it's not perfect. Like some reviewers mentioned, results can vary. While it worked wonders for my medium-sized pond, friends with larger bodies of water needed to use more packets than recommended to see results. The price point is also on the higher side compared to other treatments.

Customer service seems hit or miss based on reviews, though my personal experience was positive when I had questions about dosage for my specific pond size.

Bottom line: If you're looking for an eco-friendly solution that's safe for fish and animals while improving water quality, Pond Cleanse is worth trying - just manage your expectations as results may take several weeks and might require some dosage adjustments.