Pool Algae Removal Service in Owasso, OK
Your Northeastern Oklahoma Pool Algae Removal Company
We serve Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Coweta, Claremore, Owasso, Collinsville, Jenks, Skiatook, Mounds, Beggs, Sapulpa, Sand Springs, and the surrounding communities.
If you live in Northeastern Oklahoma, give us a call at (918) 893-3893.
Green to Clean Services
Once our Elite team turns your green pool water clean again, we inspect and diagnose your pool to ensure it’s in the best condition to provide you with the most efficient method to bring it back to clarity.
Green Pool Cleaning
Elite Pool Services - Algae Pool Removal attacks algae at their roots, effectively removing algae, moss, and green slime from any hard surface.
Our wide range of swimming pool maintenance, repair, and cleaning services, has been providing effective pool algae removal for years and can ensure your pool is back in tip-top shape in no time. More about our pool services ›
Algae - Pool Clean Services
Algae can be a very annoying problem when it comes to residential pools. When algae start to form on pool surfaces, this is not only more difficult to clean the rest of the pool but also takes away from the relaxation and enjoyment of owning an outdoor oasis.
Most people who have a pool know the frustration of dealing with algae. Algae is a form of aquatic vegetation that grows in pools, but it can be very frustrating to deal with once it forms. Luckily, there are some different ways you can prevent the formation of algae in your pool.
One way is to not over-chlorinate into your water which can starve it of light that it needs to grow! Another important way to keep your pool algae-free is by adding an algaecide every once in a while. If you're concerned about how hard this process will be, don't worry.
There are many great ways to remove algae from pools including using a vacuum cleaner, chemical, or another type of cleaning equipment, or using physical tools like a brush to make your pool clean and free from algae. However, for the most part, algae removal is also a service that a lot of pool companies provide.
What Causes Pool Algae Problems?
Swimming pool algae are usually caused by two main factors: pool contamination and pool chemicals. When you use the same toys and suits at the lake and in the pool, you can bring algae home with you.
All those leaves and lawn clippings that you’re constantly having to skim off and vacuum out of the water can also bring a truckload of little algae spores along for the ride to grow and spread.
The main reason why algae grows in your swimming pool is because it hasn’t been treated with a sanitizing chemical, such as chlorine, or hasn’t been treated enough, and your pH is probably a little high. Algae eats high pH water for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also, when your pool is lacking sanitization and the water is stagnant, you’re likely to see algae form.
Because of these different causes and situations, each case of pool algae requires specific and unique treatments. That’s why it pays to get your local Elite Pool Services technician to save you from the potentially costly and dangerous hassles of trial and error swimming pool cleaning.
Swimming Pool Service - Algae Removal
Once the algae have been identified the proper algae removal process can be scheduled. First, the pool water is treated and made free of unwanted algae.
Next, the pool surface is scrubbed clean and the interior surfaces are thoroughly vacuumed. Then the spa or pool filter is cleaned and treated to prevent the resurgence of another outbreak. This trifold treatment method is the most effective way to battle the problem.
There are different types of algae that are common to pools and our different approaches for the algae:
Green Algae
The most common and easiest algae problem to kill is Chlorophyta, which gets its color from chlorophyll. Green algae float in the water, making it cloudy, green pool and giving it a greenish tinge. Slimy green algae also attach themselves to your pool walls and floor. Poor filtration and lack of proper sanitization boost green algae growth. It can be introduced to your pool by swimwear and toys that have been used in natural bodies of water that contain algae.
In removing Green Algae, our pool cleaning professional will first analyze your pool’s water and pH level to ensure water is at the proper levels. Your pool will then be brushed and vacuumed thoroughly before being shocked. During this process, your technician will check the pool’s filtration system to ensure the water is flowing correctly.
Yellow Algae
Yellow algae are sometimes called ‘mustard algae’ because of their distinctive color. Yellow algae do not grow quite as fast as green algae, but it is harder to get rid of once it arrives. Brushing is not the ideal way to get rid of yellow algae, though you may start with a rigorous scrub while also super-chlorinating your pool’s water; but, more on that later! Be wary when using a firm brush to scrub your pool that you don’t do damage to porous surfaces in the process.
For Yellow algae removal, most likely we need to shock your pool and add algaecide as well. Just the same approach as we do with black algae removal.
Black Algae or Blue-Green Algae
This nasty offender makes its own food, so it grows and grows. Not only that, its roots dig into concrete surfaces, making it tough to kill black algae in your swimming pool. It’ll grow back quickly if your treatment isn’t aggressive enough to ensure none of the roots hang around.
To get rid of your black algae, Its roots extend into the plaster or tile grout, and you must thoroughly brush with an algae brush to break open the heads so they can be killed with an algaecide. Even if you have proper filtration and chemical balance, black strains can still bloom. Because of how difficult it is to get rid of, it's best to mitigate this from happening by investing in swimming pool maintenance from a reputable company before it ever happens.
Professional Pool Algae Removal Service in Owasso, OK
Safety is our topmost priority. Each case of green pool requires specific and unique treatments. That’s why it pays to get your local Elite pool service technician to save you from the potentially costly and dangerous hassles of trial and error green pool cleaning. With the right testing and chemical balance, they’ll have your pool clean and safe in no time.
To maintain the water quality in your swimming pool, you need to filter it, chlorinate, check the pH level, total alkalinity (TA) and calcium hardness which is will consume all of your time. Although you may prefer to perform most of your do-it-yourself pool care and maintenance, you can save time and money by hiring professional pool cleaners to lend you a hand. It’s obvious how they save time, but they can also save you money through early detection of potential problems and paying too much for commercial pool cleaning equipment.