Pool Acid Wash in Panama City Beach, FL

Panama City Beach is our primary service area, and the combination of high traffic vacation rentals, spring break crowds, and Gulf humidity ages pool plaster faster than quieter markets. We drain, acid wash, and neutralize your pool surface to strip away stubborn algae, mineral deposits, and deep stains.

Safe Draining

We properly route the drained water away from your home's foundation and ensure the hydrostatic valve is managed to prevent structural damage.

Stain Removal

Our team targets heavy mineral deposits, rust stains, and leaf stains that have embedded themselves deep into the porous plaster.

Algae Eradication

Severe algae blooms, especially black algae, root into the plaster. An acid wash completely strips away these roots, eliminating the problem.

Custom Mix Ratios

We never use a one size fits all approach. We dilute the acid based on the exact condition and age of your specific pool finish.

Surface Neutralization

After the wash, we apply a neutralizing agent to stop the acid's reaction immediately, ensuring no excess plaster is removed.

Startup Chemistry

Once refilled, we balance the fresh water with the correct levels of calcium, alkalinity, and cyanuric acid to protect your newly exposed plaster.

We are experienced in treating a wide variety of pool surfaces common to Panama City Beach. Traditional white marcite plaster responds very well to acid washing, revealing a bright, clean layer underneath. We also work with premium exposed aggregate finishes like PebbleTec and Diamond Brite. These surfaces require a much gentler approach to clean the cement between the stones without loosening the aggregate itself. Vinyl liners and fiberglass pools cannot be acid washed, and we offer alternative stain removal and specialized cleaning treatments for those surfaces.

Assessment and Draining

We first inspect the plaster to ensure it is thick enough to withstand the process. Then, we safely pump the water out of the pool, managing the groundwater pressure to prevent the shell from shifting.

Washing and Neutralizing

Our technicians apply the diluted acid mixture evenly across the walls and floor, scrubbing tough stains. We immediately rinse and neutralize the surface with soda ash to stop the chemical reaction.

Refill and Balancing

After pumping out the neutralized waste water, we begin refilling the pool. Once full, we return to add the necessary startup chemicals, balancing the water to protect the fresh plaster.

• Severe DiscolorationThe plaster has turned yellow, brown, or gray, and aggressive brushing with chlorine does not lighten the color.
• Rough, Scaly SurfacesCalcium deposits have built up over years, making the walls and floor feel like rough sandpaper.
• Swamp ConditionsThe pool has sat stagnant for months or years, becoming a breeding ground for algae that has stained the surface deeply.
• Stubborn Black AlgaeBlack algae spots keep returning in the exact same locations because their roots are embedded in the plaster.