If your pool’s taken on a green tinge, or maybe swamp-squatch has moved in? No problem, your Awesome Pool Guy will save the day with green to clean pool service.

Why Does My Pool Turn Green?

Pools can turn green for various reasons – be it algae, imbalanced chemicals, metals, or filtration issues. It all usually starts with pool water that is out of balance, which leads to numerous issues that seem like they pop up overnight but in reality it has often been a long time in the making. Awesome Pool Guy is well-versed in identifying the cause and choosing a treatment plan accordingly. Our green to clean pool service is not just about restoring the crystal-clear waters; it’s about sustaining them so you can enjoy uninterrupted family pool time.

Should I Drain My Pool And Start Over?

Balancing pool water can be challenging, especially for new pool owners. Draining your pool and refilling it might seem like the best option if you’re tired of dealing with chronic algae problems or overwhelmed by a filthy pool. But draining your pool is a risky solution that could severely damage your pool. Luckily, most water quality issues can be solved without taking that drastic step. Draining your pool should be a last resort. It is rarely recommended unless your pool needs a major repair. If a professional pool specialist recommends draining your pool, be sure to follow their instructions! Experts, like your Awesome Pool Guy, can help you safely empty your pool and refill it.

How Do I Clean A Green Pool?

If your pool has turned green, it is necessary to run a complete water chemistry analysis to determine the cause. Usually it will require “shocking” the pool water with chemicals and running your filter continuously in order to kill the algae and remove it from the water. It may also require a secondary filter system, vacuuming, and making sure the water is in balance. Pool water without chemicals, especially if it has an algae problem, is not safe to swim in, and can be a breeding ground for insects and coliform bacteria such as Legionnaires’ disease, E. coli, Enterococcus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa to name just a few that all feed on the algae. If you have ducks or geese taking up residence or even just popping in for a quick visit, they can amplify your problems greatly. The amount of chemicals and number of treatments required will depend on how much algae and debris has built up. It could take a handful of treatments to get your pool back to clean and blue. Along with chemicals to kill the algae, cleaning out the dead algae is important part of the treatment. For larger amounts of algae, vacuuming the pool will be necessary, while brushing the sides of the pool regularly should knock smaller amounts of algae into the water for the sanitizer to kill it and bond to it so it can be removed by the filter.

How Often Do I Need to Add Chemicals to Avoid a Green Pool?

The Gold Standard of adding chemicals to your pool to ensure it’s properly maintained is every week. This is why a good pool service stops by every week. By keeping up with a regular schedule of cleaning your pool and adding chemicals, especially in the summer months when the warmer water is more soluable. It is extremely important to keep your pool water in balance with the proper amount of sanitizer in order for it to be swim-ready. Keeping your pool cleaning on a schedule can also help you save money in the long run. By keeping your water chemistry balanced, you can avoid larger issues of a green pool overhaul and keep your equipment from getting damaged as well.

Your Awesome Pool Guy is trained in even the worst case scenarios of green pools and has the proper training and experience to get your pool’s chemicals balanced and restored to their proper levels. Get in touch with Awesome Pool Guy via phone call, text, email or the contact form.