Pool Acid Wash in Alys Beach, FL

The luxury pools of Alys Beach are architectural showpieces, and the direct coastal exposure stains and scales the plaster faster than most owners expect. We drain, acid wash, and neutralize your pool surface to strip away the discoloration and restore the pristine finish that discerning guests expect.

Safe Draining

We route the drained water away from your home's foundation and manage the hydrostatic valve to prevent structural damage on these high end properties.

Stain Removal

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

Algae Eradication

Severe algae blooms, especially black algae, root into the plaster during long vacancies. 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 the premium pool surfaces common to Alys Beach. The luxury builds here often feature high end exposed aggregate finishes like PebbleTec and Diamond Brite, which require a gentler approach to clean the cement between the stones without loosening the aggregate. We also work with traditional white marcite plaster. Vinyl liners and fiberglass pools cannot be acid washed, and we offer alternative stain removal treatments for those surfaces.

Assessment and Draining

We inspect the plaster to confirm it is thick enough to withstand the process, then safely pump the water out while managing groundwater pressure. On Alys Beach rentals we coordinate draining around guest turnovers.

Washing and Neutralizing

Our technicians apply the diluted acid mixture evenly across the walls and floor, scrubbing tough coastal 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 refill 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 from organic tannins and mineral deposits, and aggressive brushing with chlorine does not lighten the color.
• Rough, Scaly SurfacesCalcium deposits from direct Gulf exposure have built up over seasons, making the walls and floor feel like rough sandpaper.
• Swamp ConditionsA rental pool has sat stagnant between long vacancies, 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 and survive standard treatment.