Pool Algae Removal Service - Fix a Green Pool

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.