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Get rid of algae and enjoy a crystal-clear swimming pool with 1 Pool Care. As a leading name in green pool cleaning services, we provide quick, effective, and budget-friendly solutions to restore your pool’s natural beauty.

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    Green Pool Cleaning Services

    At 1 Pool Care, we provide comprehensive green pool cleaning services to restore your pool to its crystal-clear condition. Our team of experienced technicians delivers professional service tailored to your pool’s specific requirements. Whether you’re dealing with severe green algae, growth or murky water, we’ve got you covered.

    Our green pool cleaning services include:

    • Thorough cleaning: We scrub pool surfaces, vacuum debris, and remove algae buildup to restore the aesthetic and cleanliness of your pool.
    • Water balancing: Proper water chemistry is crucial for a healthy pool. We adjust your pool’s pH, chlorine, and other chemical levels to ensure the water is safe and clear.
    • Equipment maintenance: Keeping your pool’s equipment in top condition is essential for long-term pool health. Our technicians inspect and maintain your filtration system, pumps, and other equipment to ensure smooth operation.
    • One-time pool service: Whether you need a quick green-to-clean fix or a deep clean, we offer one-time services designed to eliminate algae and restore balance.
    • Ongoing maintenance: For long-term pool care, we provide regular cleaning and chemical balancing to prevent future green pool issues. Our team can take on ongoing maintenance responsibilities to keep your pool pristine year-round.

    1 Pool Care ensures that your green pool is treated with the highest level of expertise. Contact us today to schedule your professional service and keep your pool in top shape,

    Causes of Pool Water Turning Green

    Causes of Pool Water Turning Green

    One of the most common reasons a pool turns green is algae growth. This often results from insufficient chlorine levels in the water. When chlorine levels are too low, algae can grow rapidly, particularly in warm, sunny conditions. To control or encourage algae growth, it’s important to regularly use an algae brush and maintain adequate chlorine levels.

    Another cause is chemical imbalance. When the levels of pH, alkalinity, or calcium hardness are not properly balanced, the water becomes an ideal environment for algae and harmful bacteria to thrive. Regular water testing is essential to ensure the correct chemical balance, and using a floating dispenser can help maintain consistent chlorine levels.

    Poor circulation is another contributing factor. Stagnant water, resulting from inadequate circulation, allows algae to grow more easily. It’s important to ensure that the pool’s pump and filtration system are functioning effectively to prevent algae growth from stagnant areas in the water.

    Inadequate filtration can also lead to green water. A dirty or inefficient filter is unable to remove contaminants, allowing debris like leaves, pollen, and other environmental contaminants to accumulate. Regular filter maintenance is crucial to prevent these issues and keep the pool water clear.

    High phosphate levels in the water can further exacerbate algae growth, as phosphates serve as nutrients for algae. Monitoring phosphate levels in water sample through regular water testing helps to manage algae and maintain clean water.

    A lack of regular maintenance can quickly lead a dark green, to a green pool. Skipping essential tasks like cleaning, brushing, and balancing chemicals creates an environment where algae can flourish. Regularly removing leaves and other organic matter helps prevent algae buildup and keeps the water healthy.

    Environmental factors such as grass, pollen, and even rust from the pool brush surrounding surfaces can introduce algae spores and nutrients into the water, contributing to its green appearance. Regular skimming and cleaning can help minimize the impact of these contaminants.

    To address the exact causes of your pool’s green water and bring it back to a clear, pristine state, trust the professionals at 1 Pool Care. Our experienced technicians will assess the specific factors affecting your pool turn green, and provide a customised treatment plan tailored to your needs.

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    Recommended Green Pool Cleaning Equipment

    Effectively cleaning a green pool requires the right tools and chemical treatments to tackle algae growth and restore water clarity. Here’s a list of essential equipment pool chemicals, and products that will help get your pool back to pristine condition:

    • Flexible vacuum head: A flexible vacuum head allows you to thoroughly clean the pool floor and walls, ensuring no algae or debris is left behind.
    • Algaecides: These chemicals are specifically designed to kill and prevent the growth of algae. Using algaecides as part of your treatment plan is key to maintaining clear water.
    • Chlorine: As the primary sanitizer, chlorine is essential for killing algae and harmful bacteria. Shock treatments with high levels of chlorine can be particularly effective for severe algae blooms.
    • Clarifiers: Clarifiers help bind small particles together, making it easier for your filtration system to remove contaminants and restore clarity to the water.
    • pH Adjusters: Keeping the pH levels balanced is critical for pool health. pH adjusters help maintain the right conditions for chlorine to work effectively.
    • Shock Treatment: A high-dose chlorine shock treatment is often needed to eliminate algae growth quickly and efficiently.
    • Stabilisers: Stabilisers help protect chlorine from being broken down by the sun’s UV rays, ensuring that it remains active longer and continues to fight algae growth.

    Using these tools and products in combination will help you efficiently clean and maintain your own clean a green pool throughout. For professional assistance or expert recommendations, contact 1 Pool Care to ensure your pool is cleaned safely and effectively.

    Green Pool Frequently Asked Questions

    Our FAQ area is the best place to look to find answers to your questions. Our community and support team constantly updates the questions and answers.

    To quickly restore a green pool, the first step is to shock the pool with high levels of chlorine to kill algae, followed by proper water balancing and thorough filtration. At 1 Pool Care, we offer a holiday pool service to ensure your pool is cleaned fast, even while you’re away.

    No, swimming in a green pool is unsafe. The green colour typically indicates algae growth or other harmful contaminants that could pose health risks. Before using the pool again, consult a professional to clean and balance the water chemistry with free chlorine. Our team can create a customised treatment plan to make your pool safe for swimming.

    Yes, regular maintenance is key to preventing algae growth and water imbalance. We recommend scheduling regular monthly pool servicing with 1 Pool Care, where our technicians will clean, balance, and monitor your pool to keep it in pristine condition.

    The most effective way to shock a green pool is by using a liquid chlorine based shock treatment to eliminate algae and harmful bacteria. After shocking the pool, proper filtration and brushing of pool walls and floors are essential. 1 Pool Care provides professional shock treatments as part of our green pool cleaning services.

    Yes, heavy rain can dilute your pool’s chlorine levels and introduce contaminants like dirt, leaves dead algae, and bacteria, creating ideal conditions for algae growth. If your pool turns green after rain, contact us for a quick and effective solution.

    Absolutely. We offer pre-purchase pool inspections to evaluate the condition of the pool, equipment, and water chemistry before you make a purchase, ensuring you know exactly what you’re investing in.

    Yes, along with the pool green and pool cleaning, we offer a range of services, including pool light installation and replacement, equipment repairs, and ongoing maintenance. Our goal is to provide a full-service experience for all your pool needs.

    What Our Perth Customers

    We can service residential, hotel, lifestyle villages or larger commercial pools. Along with our quality service, 1 Pool Care provides all the latest pool equipment with exceptional prices and warranties to match.

    Thanks to 1 Pool Care, our swim spa is well maintained all year round. Adrian is extremely knowledgeable and his work is excellent, professional, friendly, value for money and is customer orientated. It is a pleasure having Adrian look after our swim spa and our dogs love his visits

    Shelley Haines

    1poolcare is a family-run business that I have used consistently over the past 5 years. Adrian has always been prompt and extremely reasonable with pricing. My pool is always ready for use due to its regular servicing. It enables me to have trouble-free swimming, especially for the kids.

    Batya Eaton

    Adrian has been servicing our pool for quite some time now. We have also required some repairs to the pump recently which Adrian was able to fix quickly and efficiently. Also very well priced. I would highly recommend Adrian for all pool services and pool maintenance needs.

    Sallie Ketteringham

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    A Local Green Pool Cleaning Service

    Our green pool cleaning services use advanced automation systems and high-quality equipment to remove algae and contaminants thoroughly. For severe cases, we also offer pool drain and clean-up services to ensure your pool is fully restored to a safe and clear state.

    If you’re looking for eco-friendly options, 1 Pool Care provides energy-efficient solutions that reduce the environmental impact of pool cleaning and maintenance. We also offer water quality monitoring solutions and expert maintenance guidance to help you prevent future algae growth and other issues.

    We pride ourselves on offering a wide range of services, including pool equipment replacement, pre/post pool party cleaning services, replacement parts, and spa repairs and servicing. With our network of trusted suppliers, we ensure that your pool remains in excellent condition all year round.

    For fast, reliable, and professional green pool cleaning, contact 1 Pool Care today, and let our experienced technicians bring your pool back to its pristine state!

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