Coral Springs · Parkland · Nearby
Pool Acid Wash in Coral Springs & Parkland
An acid wash drains the pool and washes the plaster with a diluted acid to strip a thin layer of stained surface, then the pool is refilled and the new water is balanced. It suits plaster pools with stains or algae that brushing won't remove.
What's included
- Surface assessment first
- Controlled drain
- Acid wash and neutralize
- Floor cleaned and rinsed
- Refill and start-up balance
Google rating
5.0 (15)
License
Licensed
Coverage
Insured
Experience
10+ years
How a pool acid wash works
We look at the plaster and the stains first, because not every stain needs a drain. If an acid wash is the right fix, we plan the drain around the weather and the groundwater.
With the pool empty, the plaster gets washed in sections with diluted acid and rinsed right behind it. The wash water is neutralized and the floor is cleaned before the refill.
Then the pool refills and the new water gets a careful start-up balance.
Groundwater comes first
South Florida's water table sits close to the surface. An empty pool can lift if the ground is saturated, so we plan the drain around the weather and the pool's hydrostatic relief.
That's why acid washing is easier to schedule in the drier months, outside the June through October rainy season. The pool stays empty for as short a time as the job allows.
Pool stains an acid wash can and can't fix
Acid washing works well on organic stains from leaves and algae and on general dullness in older plaster. It also takes off light scale.
Metal stains from iron or copper often respond better to a targeted stain treatment, without draining at all. Deep etching, rough spots and cracks need resurfacing, not acid.
When it's the wrong fix
Acid washing removes plaster, so it isn't something to repeat often. Pebble, quartz and fiberglass finishes need a different approach.
If your pool is just green or cloudy, a green pool cleanup is the fix. Draining for algae alone adds risk for no gain.
What affects the cost of an acid wash
Pool size sets the baseline, since it drives the drain, the acid and the refill. Heavy staining can need more than one pass.
Start-up chemicals for the new water and any stain treatment after the refill add to the scope. We assess the surface first so the quote matches the job.
After the acid wash: start-up and care
A freshly washed surface and new fill water both need close attention to pH, alkalinity and calcium. Water that's off balance in the first weeks can etch or stain the plaster again.
Weekly service from the first day keeps the new finish looking the way it did when the pool refilled.
FAQ
Pool Acid Wash: questions we get
Straight answers. Anything else, call or text us.
How often can a pool be acid washed?
Sparingly. Each wash removes a little plaster, so we recommend it only when stains won't respond to other treatments.
Is it safe to drain a pool in South Florida?
It can be, with planning. High groundwater can lift an empty pool, so we watch the forecast, check the hydrostatic relief and keep the pool empty as briefly as the job allows.
How long does a pool acid wash take?
Draining, washing and refilling usually spans more than one day, mostly because of the refill. Your timeline depends on pool size, water pressure at the house and the weather.
Will an acid wash remove metal stains?
Sometimes, but iron and copper stains often come off better with a targeted stain treatment that doesn't require draining. We test the stain before recommending either.
Will an acid wash fix rough or cracked plaster?
No. That needs resurfacing, which is a different job.
When can I swim after an acid wash?
Once the new water is balanced. The start-up chemistry matters on a freshly washed surface, and we'll tell you when the pool is ready.
