Green Pool Cleanup in McAllen, Mission and Edinburg
One-time recovery for green, cloudy or neglected pools, from algae treatment to a full reset.
A green pool is usually algae, and in the Rio Grande Valley it can show up fast. Heat and sun burn off chlorine, algae takes hold, and dust, leaves and mesquite debris feed it. A pool that goes a few weeks without care can change from clear to green in a short time.
We start by looking at the pool and its equipment. We test the water, check the filter and pump, and tell you what the pool needs before we start any work. Some pools need one visit. Others need more, and we will explain why.
The cleanup itself is brushing the walls, steps and floor to loosen the algae, vacuuming, shocking the water, running and cleaning the filter, and balancing the chemistry. When the water is too thick for the filter, we vacuum to waste so the algae leaves the pool instead of clogging the equipment.
What's included
- A look at the pool, filter and pump before we start, with a plain explanation of what it needs
- Brushing walls, steps and floor to break up algae
- Vacuuming, including to waste when the water is too thick for the filter
- Shock treatment and algaecide when the water calls for them
- Cleaning or backwashing the filter and checking the pressure
- Chemistry tests and adjustments until the water is back in range
- Removing leaves, debris and dead algae from the skimmer and baskets
How it works
Look and test
We look at the pool, test the water and check the filter and pump. Then we tell you what it needs.
Brush and vacuum
We loosen the algae and remove as much as we can, vacuuming to waste if the water is too thick for the filter.
Shock and filter
We treat the water and run the filter, cleaning it as needed, until the water starts to clear.
Balance and retest
We bring the chemistry back into range and test again, and tell you where the water stands.
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Common questions
Can I swim in green water?
We do not recommend it. Wait until the chemistry is back in range. We will tell you when the water is ready after the cleanup.
Why did my pool turn green in the summer?
Heat and sun burn off chlorine quickly. When the chlorine drops, algae can bloom within days. Windblown dust, leaves and mesquite debris add more to feed it.
Will a green pool clear in one visit?
It depends on how far the water has gone. Light algae can clear quickly, while heavy algae often takes more than one visit. We will tell you what to expect after we look at the pool.
Do you drain the pool?
A green pool cleanup does not start with draining. If we think a pool needs more than a cleanup, we will explain what it needs and why before we do any work.
Ready for a pool you do not have to think about?
Tell us about your pool and we will get back to you with a free quote. Serving Edinburg, McAllen, Mission and nearby.