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Pool Acid Wash
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Stains, scale and a dull, discolored surface? An acid wash can bring a plaster pool back to clean and bright. Wondering if your pool needs one? Give us a call.
Stains and scale removedDrain, wash, refill and start-upRecommended only when it fitsLicensed CA contractor #873353★ 4.8 on Google
What We Do
How It Works
1We lookIs an acid wash the right choice?
2We time itWeather, groundwater, local rules.
3Drain and washStains and scale removed.
4Rinse and refillNeutralized and refilled.
5Start-upFresh water balanced.
When an Acid Wash Helps
An acid wash works on plaster surfaces with stains from leaves, metals or algae, and with calcium scale along the waterline. It also freshens a pool that looks dull overall. Because it removes a thin layer of plaster, it’s not something to repeat often, and an older or thin plaster finish may be better served by other options. We’ll tell you honestly which applies.
What It Won’t Fix
An acid wash cleans the surface; it doesn’t repair cracks, rough or worn-through plaster, or loose tile. Pebble and other aggregate finishes need a different approach. If the surface is near the end of its life, we’ll say so rather than wash it.
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From our routes: many stains come back to the water itself. Keeping the chemistry steady with regular service, and fresh water when it’s due, keeps a clean surface looking clean much longer.
Before You Call
Questions
How often should a pool be acid washed?
Only when it’s needed. Because it removes a thin layer of plaster, most pools go many years between acid washes.
Does an acid wash require draining the pool?
Yes. The pool is drained, washed, rinsed and refilled, so we plan around the weather, groundwater and local draining rules.
Can you acid wash a pebble finish?
Pebble and other aggregate finishes need a different cleaning approach. We’ll recommend what suits your surface.
Questions about your pool? Amanda and our office are happy to help you figure out what your pool needs. Call 818-979-6444.
