★ Acid Washing
Years of staining, scale, and light discoloration build up on plaster in ways routine brushing and balanced chemicals never fully solve. Our acid washing service strips the surface clean and brings your pool back to life.
When Chemicals Aren't Enough
Acid washing is not the same as a weekly service visit or our Green to Clean treatment for algae. Where Green to Clean works on the water chemistry without draining the pool, acid washing goes straight to the plaster, applying a diluted acid solution to strip away years of built-up staining, scale, and light algae discoloration that brushing and balanced chemicals alone cannot remove. It is a surface-level restoration, not a routine maintenance step, and most pools only need it once in a while rather than every season. We have restored pool surfaces for homeowners from Surprise to Goodyear, and every job starts with an honest look at what the plaster actually needs before any acid touches the water.
The Acid Wash Process
We lower the water to the right level so the plaster surface is fully exposed and ready for treatment.
A carefully diluted acid solution is applied directly to the plaster to break down stains and scale without damaging the surface.
We work the solution across the surface to lift years of discoloration and mineral scale that water treatment alone never removed.
The surface is thoroughly rinsed and neutralized so no acid residue is left behind before the pool goes back into service.
Once the surface is clean, we refill the pool and rebalance the water so it is safe and ready to swim in again.
Acid is handled with the right equipment and precautions at every step to protect your pool, your yard, and our crew.
Why Choose Us
We start by taking an honest look at what your pool's surface actually needs, not just applying acid because that is what was asked for. The goal is a clean, restored surface and a pool you can trust again.
We evaluate what your pool's surface actually needs before recommending acid washing or anything else.
Every step, from draining to refill, is handled with care to protect your pool and your property.
If your surface needs more than acid washing can offer, we will tell you honestly, including when full resurfacing is the better call.
A local team that stands behind every acid washing job from start to finish.
Questions
Acid washing strips and restores the plaster surface itself, while Green to Clean treats algae in the water through shock, balancing, and brushing without draining the pool. They solve different problems.
Done correctly, acid washing is a controlled, standard restoration process that plaster surfaces are built to handle. If a surface is heavily worn, full resurfacing may serve you better, and we can help you decide which makes sense.
Not often. Acid washing is an occasional restoration step for a surface with real staining or scale buildup, not a routine part of regular pool maintenance.
Timing depends on the size of the pool and how much staining or scale needs to be removed. Reach out with some details and we can walk you through what to expect.
Bring the Shine Back
Tell us about the staining, scale, or dull finish you are seeing and we will put together a simple, no pressure quote for acid washing your pool.