Pool & Spa Chemical Washes

Sometimes keeping a pool clean and sparkling takes a bit more than a simple vacuuming. Over time, things like algae stains, calcium deposits and even rust stains can build up on the surfaces of your pool. If these stains aren't immediately cleaned, they can spread causing your pool surfaces to appear blotchy and discolored, while your pool water will lose clarity and that sparkling clean look. At this point, you should consider hiring a pool professional to perform a chemical wash on your dirty pool and/or spa. When it comes to pool & spa chemical washes, you have two main options to choose from that will be effective at handling certain stains on certain surfaces. Below you'll find a brief description of each type of pool & spa chemical wash that will help you determine which one will be ideal for your pool cleaning needs.

Chlorine Wash
A pool & spa chlorine wash is highly effective when it comes to the complete removal of one particular type of stain. To perform a chlorine wash, your pool or spa must be completely drained, so a coating of chlorine chemicals can be coated around all the surfaces of your pool or spa. Once the coating has been applied by a professional spraying tool, it can be rinsed off. As the chlorine coating is rinsed, it will completely remove any algae stain that had become embedded into the pool surface. Chlorine rinses are really only effective at removing algae in particular. If you are dealing with more extensive stains and water discoloration, you may want to consider a different type of pool & spa chemical wash.

Acid Wash
For issues like rust and other mineral stains, chlorine stains and deeply embedded dirt stains, an acid wash is ideal for plaster surfaces. By removing a thin layer of the plaster completely, you will be able to bring back the bright new finish you had when you first installed your pool or spa. Pool & spa acid washes are great for removing surface stains of any type, but are less effective at removing deeper organic stains like algae. In many cases, pool owners will opt to have an acid wash and a chlorine rinse performed to thoroughly remove any and all possible stains from their pool & spa surfaces.


To find out more about how you can get your pool to look like its brand new again with a professional pool & spa chemical wash, be sure to contact the experts at Pool Problems? today. We can offer a free quote on any of our professional cleaning services, so don't hesitate to contact us today to get started!

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