ServicesGreen to Clean Recovery
Green to Clean Pool Recovery in Chandler
If your pool has turned green, cloudy or dark, we bring it back. We test the water, check the equipment, clear the debris and work the chemistry and filter until you can see the main drain again. Then we tell you plainly how to keep it that way.
What a green pool recovery involves
A pool turns green when algae gets ahead of the chlorine. It can happen after a pump fails, after a week away in July, or after a vacant house sits for a season. Once algae takes hold, adding a jug of chlorine rarely fixes it. The water needs the right dose for its volume, constant circulation, a filter that can keep up and several rounds of brushing.
We treat it as a short project, not a single visit. We start by finding out why the pool went green, because a broken pump or a clogged filter will undo any chemical work. Then we clear the water in stages and check in with you as it improves.
Sometimes the honest answer is that draining makes more sense, for example when stabilizer levels are so high that chlorine can no longer work. If that is the case, we will explain why and show you the test results before you decide anything.
What is included in the work
- Water testing and a written plan
- We test chlorine, pH, alkalinity, calcium and stabilizer. You get a plain explanation of what the numbers mean and what we plan to do about them.
- Equipment check
- We look at the pump, filter, valves and any heater or automation. A recovery only works if water is moving and being filtered all day.
- Debris removal and brushing
- Leaves, sludge and anything else on the floor come out first. Then we brush walls, steps and benches so the chlorine can reach the algae clinging to the surface.
- Shock treatment sized to your pool
- We calculate the dose from your pool's actual volume and current readings. Too little feeds the algae; the right amount knocks it back.
- Repeated filter cleaning
- Dead algae loads up a filter quickly, so we clean it more than once during a recovery. Our separate filter cleaning service covers the same work on a regular schedule.
- Final balance and a clear report
- When the water is clear, we balance it so it is comfortable to swim in and kind to your plaster and equipment.
Signs your pool needs a recovery
You cannot see the main drain
If the deep end floor has disappeared, the water is past a simple chlorine top-up.
Green, brown or black water
Light green can clear in a few days. Dark green or black usually means heavy algae and debris and takes longer.
Slimy walls and steps
A slick feel underfoot is algae growing on the surface, even when the water still looks fairly clear.
Mosquito larvae or frogs
Standing, untreated water attracts pests quickly in warm weather, which matters for your family and your neighbors.
Cloudy water after a storm
A monsoon dust storm can dump dirt and organic matter into the pool overnight and eat through the chlorine within a day or two.
What affects the cost of a recovery
Every green pool is different, so we price it after seeing the water and the equipment. You get your quote by phone or on site, with each part explained, and we tell you before doing anything beyond what we agreed.
How far gone the water is
A pale green pool needs fewer treatments and visits than one that has been black for months.
Pool size and debris
More gallons need more chemicals. A floor full of leaves and sludge adds labor before treatment can even start.
Filter type and condition
Cartridge, sand and DE filters all clean differently. A worn cartridge or cracked grid may need replacing to finish the job.
Stabilizer level
Very high stabilizer can stop chlorine from working. A partial or full drain may be the better option, which we handle through our pool drain and refill service.
Equipment repairs
If a pump or motor has failed, that repair is quoted separately so you can see it on its own line.
How a recovery runs, step by step
- 1
First visit and diagnosis
We test the water, check the equipment and look at how much debris is in the pool. You hear from us what caused it and what the recovery will take.
- 2
Clear the heavy debris
We net out leaves and sludge so the filter is not overwhelmed on day one.
- 3
Shock, brush and run the filter
We add chlorine at the right dose, brush every surface and set the pump to run much longer each day than usual so the water keeps moving through the filter. Return visits repeat the brushing and clean the filter as it loads up.
- 4
Vacuum and handle the water properly
Settled dead algae is vacuumed out, sometimes straight to waste. Any water we send out of the pool goes to your sewer cleanout, as local rules generally require, never to the street or storm drain.
- 5
Balance and hand back
Once the floor is clear, we balance the chemistry and walk you through keeping it that way.
Green pool questions we hear often
How long does it take to clear a green pool?
Most pools clear over several days of treatment and filtering. Light green water moves faster, while dark or swampy water with lots of debris takes longer. We keep you updated after each visit so you are never guessing.
Do I have to drain my pool?
Usually not. Most green pools can be treated in place. We only recommend draining when tests show the water chemistry cannot be fixed, and we show you those readings first.
Is it safe to swim while you are working on it?
Not during treatment. Shock levels of chlorine and poor visibility both make swimming unsafe. We will tell you when the water is balanced and ready.
What if your visit turns up broken equipment?
We are ROC licensed and can quote the repair as part of our pool repair service. Repairs follow manufacturer warranties, which run between one and two years depending on the part.
How do I keep it from turning green again?
Steady weekly care is the best protection. Our weekly pool cleaning includes chemicals in the monthly price and has no contract, so you can cancel whenever you choose. New customers also get the first month of weekly service free.
Ready to see the bottom of your pool again
Tell us what the water looks like and how long it has been that way. We will explain the likely plan and what it involves, with no pressure to decide on the spot.