Chlorine Wash
If your pool has excessive algae growth and weekly cleaning isn’t keeping up, a chlorine wash may be the necessary step to reset your pool’s chemistry. A chlorine wash is one of the most effective treatments to improve both the appearance and water quality of your pool. It removes stains and discoloration caused by organic materials, such as dirt and algae, allowing you to enjoy your pool again. Chlorine washing also kills algae and other bacterial or organic matter growing in your pool. If left untreated, poor water quality and unbalanced pH can potentially cause skin irritation and other health issues.
Your pool is likely one of your home’s greatest assets, and giving it a chlorine wash is not only an investment in your pool but also in your home. You deserve to enjoy a clean, safe, and inviting pool—after all, you worked hard to earn it.
Your Pool Needs a Chlorine Wash if it has...
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Algae buildup: Algae can grow on the surface of a pool, leaving behind discoloration and a slimy or rough texture. A chlorine wash can remove the algae and restore the pool’s smooth finish.
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Discoloration: Pools can become discolored over time due to excessive organic growth. A chlorine wash removes the organic buildup causing discoloration, restoring the pool’s natural color.
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Poor water quality: Pools that aren’t properly maintained can develop cloudy water, pH imbalances, or high levels of contaminants. A chlorine wash helps improve water quality by removing buildup and contaminants from the plaster’s surface.
We Are Well Equipped
Chlorine washing a pool requires skill and experience to be done safely and effectively. The process involves using a high concentration of chlorine, which, if handled improperly, can damage the pool surface or cause serious injury to the person performing the task.
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Familiarity with handling strong commercial-grade chlorine solution, and the ability to determine the appropriate solution to use based on the type of stain or discoloration present on the pool surface.
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Knowledge of the proper application methods and techniques for using acid and chlorine solutions on a pool surface, including which pressure gage will yield the best results.
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Understanding of the proper handling and disposal of the chlorine solution.
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Experience with pool maintenance and water chemistry, in order to balance the pH levels after the chlorine wash, and ensure your pool is safe for swimming.
How We Do It
We begin by draining your pool in accordance with your city’s local regulations and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines. This is done the day before the chlorine wash treatment, as the process usually takes about a day to complete.
Once the pool is drained, we brush and wash it to remove any dirt or debris. Then, we spray the pool with a concentrated, commercial-grade chlorine solution. The dwell time can last anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes, and reapplication may be necessary depending on the severity of the stains.
After the treatment is complete and the chlorine solution has been thoroughly rinsed, the pool will be refilled, which typically takes about a day and a half. Following this, your pool will go through the start-up chemical process to balance the water and help prevent future algae growth.
We take care of your pool every step of the way, ensuring it’s ready for you to enjoy at the end of the process.
Acid vs Chlorine Washing
Acid washing is a more aggressive process in which the acid actually removes a thin layer of the pool’s surface. It is used to eliminate stains and discoloration caused by factors other than organic growth, such as calcium buildup and other contaminants.
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If a pool’s stains or discoloration are caused solely by organic matter, we perform a chlorine wash instead. A chlorine wash kills all the organic matter, effectively removing the stains and discoloration. While the two treatments follow very similar procedures, acid washing is only used when a chlorine wash would not be sufficient.
