Pool Acid Wash in WaterColor, FL

WaterColor is defined by its tall pines and the proximity to Western Lake. Pine pollen and humid lake air stain pool plaster with organic tannins faster than open beachfront. We drain, acid wash, and neutralize your pool surface to strip away the discoloration and reveal the clean finish underneath.

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 the pool surfaces common to WaterColor properties. Traditional white marcite plaster responds well to acid washing, revealing a bright, clean layer underneath. We also work with premium exposed aggregate finishes like PebbleTec and Diamond Brite found in the wooded luxury builds here. These surfaces require a gentler approach to clean the cement between the stones without loosening the aggregate. 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. The high water table near Western Lake makes this step especially important here.

Washing and Neutralizing

Our technicians apply the diluted acid mixture evenly across the walls and floor, scrubbing tough organic stains from pollen and tannins. 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 pollen tannins and mineral deposits, and aggressive brushing with chlorine does not lighten the color.
• Rough, Scaly SurfacesCalcium deposits from the humid lake environment have built up over seasons, making the walls and floor feel like rough sandpaper.
• Swamp ConditionsA pool has sat stagnant during a vacancy, 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.