Green Pool Treatment & Algae Removal

What Causes Green Pool Water?

Green pool water is not dirt. It is algae. Algae grows when your pool chemistry gets out of balance, when filtration stops working properly, or when the pool sits unused for too long. Once algae takes hold, it spreads fast. What starts as a few spots on the walls can turn your entire pool into a swamp in just days.

You might see green water, cloudy patches, or slimy surfaces. Sometimes the water looks fine but the walls feel slippery. That is algae starting to grow. If you catch it early, treatment is easier. If your pool has turned fully green, do not worry. We have seen worse, and we know exactly how to fix it. This is what professional pool service in Adelanto is all about.

How We Remove Algae and Restore Clear Water

Treating a green pool takes more than dumping chlorine in the water. We follow a proven process that kills algae, clears the water, and prevents it from coming back:

• •Test water chemistry to see what is out of balance
• •Brush all pool surfaces to break up algae colonies
• •Shock the pool with high-dose chlorine treatment
• •Add algaecide to kill remaining algae spores
• •Run the filter continuously to remove dead algae
• •Vacuum debris and backwash the filter as needed
• •Rebalance water chemistry for long-term clarity

Depending on how bad the algae is, this process may take several visits. Severe cases need multiple treatments over a few days or a week. We stay with it until your pool is completely clear.

Why DIY Algae Treatment Often Fails

Many homeowners try to fix green pools themselves. They buy algaecide and chlorine from the store, dump it in, and hope for the best. Sometimes it works. Most of the time it does not. Why? Because algae treatment is not just about adding chemicals. You need the right amounts, in the right order, at the right time.

If you do not brush the surfaces first, the algae stays protected. If you do not run the filter long enough, dead algae stays in the water. If you do not balance the pH properly, the chlorine will not work. Our team knows exactly what to do because we have treated hundreds of green pools. We get it right the first time. And if you want to keep your pool clear afterward, we also offer weekly maintenance service.

How to Prevent Algae From Coming Back

Once we clear your pool, you want to keep it that way. Here is how. Run your filter every day for at least 8 hours. Test your water weekly and adjust chemicals as needed. Brush your pool surfaces regularly even if they look clean. Keep your filter clean so it can do its job. And most importantly, stay consistent.

If you do not have time for all that, let us handle it. Our filter maintenance and regular cleaning services keep algae from ever becoming a problem. Prevention is always easier than treatment.

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