Green to Clean Pool Recovery in Higley

What a green to clean job is

A green pool is an algae bloom. It happens when chlorine runs out, the pump stops, or the filter clogs and stops doing its work. In summer heat it can go from clear to green in a few days. Adding a bag of shock rarely fixes it, because the algae, the dirty filter and the off-balance water all have to be dealt with together.

You also can't see the bottom of a green pool, which makes it a real safety problem for kids and pets. We are firefighter owned and operated, and we treat that seriously. Our goal is clear water you can see through, a filter that works, and chemistry that holds.

The same person who looks at your pool and gives you the quote is the one you talk to until the job is done. No passing you between people.

What the recovery includes

Water testing up front

We test chlorine, pH, alkalinity and stabilizer before we add anything. High stabilizer can block chlorine from working, and we need to know that on day one.

Debris removal

Leaves, dust and sludge come out first. Heavy debris eats chlorine and clogs the filter fast.

Shock and algae treatment

We dose chlorine to the level the test calls for, not a guess. Some pools need more than one round.

Brushing walls, steps and floor

Algae clings to plaster and corners. Brushing breaks it loose so the chlorine can reach it.

Repeated filter cleaning

Dead algae loads up a filter quickly. We clean it during the recovery as many times as needed so the pump keeps moving water.

Final balance and walkthrough

Once it's clear, we set the chemistry and show you what we found, including anything on the equipment that needs attention.

Signs your pool needs a recovery

• You can't see the main drain

  If the floor is hidden, the water has gone past a quick fix.

• Green, yellow or black spots

  Patches on the walls or in corners are algae taking hold. They spread if left alone.

• Cloudy water after shocking

  If you've added shock and it went milky or stayed green, something else is off, often the filter or stabilizer level.

• The pump was off for a while

  A tripped breaker, a failed motor or time away from home can let a pool turn in days.

• Bugs and a swampy smell

  Standing green water draws mosquitoes and starts to smell. That's a sign it needs work soon.

How we bring it back

1. 1

   Look and quote

   We come out, test the water and check the pump and filter. You get a clear quote and an honest answer on whether treating the water makes sense or a drain is the better move.

2. 2

   First treatment day

   We pull debris, brush every surface, shock the water and get the filter running. During recovery the pump should stay on without timer breaks so the water keeps moving through the filter.

3. 3

   Follow-up visits

   We come back to test, brush, add chlorine as needed and clean the filter again. The water usually goes green to blue-cloudy to clear over several visits.

4. 4

   Clear and balanced

   When the water is clear, we vacuum what settled, balance the chemistry and walk you through it. If you'd like to keep it that way, we can set you up with weekly pool cleaning.

What moves the price

Every green pool is a little different, so we price after we see it. The main question is how far gone the water is and how hard the filter will have to work. You get the quote by phone or on site before any work starts.

How long it's been green

A pool that turned last week clears faster than one that's sat for months with a layer of sludge on the floor.

Pool size and debris

More water takes more chemicals and more time. Heavy leaves or dust storm dirt add cleanup work.

Filter type and condition

Cartridge, sand and DE filters clean differently. A worn or torn filter may need parts before the water will clear.

Stabilizer and water age

If stabilizer is very high, chlorine won't work well. In that case a partial or full pool drain and refill can cost less than fighting the water.