POOL ACID WASH & STAIN REMOVAL
Serving the East Valley and surrounding areas.
A professional pool acid wash is an effective way to restore stained, discolored, and heavily soiled plaster and PebbleTec pool surfaces. Arizona Bead Blasting provides professional acid washing and stain removal throughout the East Valley and surrounding areas. Our process removes stubborn algae, mineral stains, rust, dirt, and discoloration that regular pool cleaning may leave behind, helping restore a cleaner, brighter appearance to your pool.
What is Acid Wash Pool Cleaning?
An acid wash is a professional cleaning method used to remove tough stains, algae, mineral buildup, and discoloration from plaster and PebbleTec pool surfaces. We apply a carefully prepared mixture of water and muriatic acid to the pool surface, where it removes a very thin outer layer along with embedded stains and buildup.
What will acid washing remove?
A pool acid wash is a professional cleaning method used to remove tough stains, algae, mineral buildup, and discoloration from plaster and PebbleTec pool surfaces.
- Magnesium stains — High mineral levels in pool water can contribute to pink, red, or dark discoloration on pool surfaces.
- Copper stains — Well water is typically high in minerals like copper and can stain your pool blue, green, or black.
- Rust stains — Rust stains can leave unsightly orange, reddish-brown, or dark discoloration on plaster and PebbleTec pool surfaces. Acid washing can help remove stubborn rust and dirt staining that regular pool cleaning cannot eliminate, improving the appearance of the affected surface.
- Algae growth — Stubborn algae can penetrate porous plaster and PebbleTec surfaces, leaving discoloration that regular pool cleaning may not remove. Acid washing can help remove embedded algae stains and restore a cleaner surface.
- Calcium Deposits — Acid washing will not remove stubborn calcium deposits from pool tile. For calcium deposits specifically on pool tile and along the waterline, learn more about our pool tile cleaning services.
How often Should My Pool Be Acid Washed?
Only acid wash your pool when necessary. If your pool is properly maintained, an acid wash may only be needed every 5–7 years. Because the process removes a very thin layer of the pool surface, acid washing too frequently can shorten the life of plaster or PebbleTec finishes.
Acid Washing for Plaster Pools
Acid washing can restore stained and discolored plaster pool surfaces by removing stubborn algae, dirt, and other surface stains. The process removes a very thin layer of plaster, revealing a cleaner, brighter surface underneath.
For best results, acid washing works best on plaster that is still in good condition. Pools with thin, cracked, or pitted plaster may require resurfacing instead of acid washing. We do not recommend acid wash for fiberglass, acrylic, or vinyl-lined pools.
Acid Washing for PebbleTec Pools
PebbleTec pools have a textured aggregate finish that can collect dirt, algae and rust over time. Acid washing helps remove this embedded discoloration and refresh the appearance of the exposed pebble surface, allowing its natural color and texture to stand out again.
Before treatment, we inspect the PebbleTec finish for cracks, chips, or deterioration. If the surface is intact, professional acid washing can be an effective way to rejuvenate an aging or heavily stained PebbleTec pool without resurfacing it.
OUR POOL ACID WASH PROCESS
Step 1: First, we drain the water from the pool, removing any leaves or debris as the water level drops.
Step 2: Once the pool is empty, we spray the pool walls with water. We then pour an acid/water mixture down the side of the wall (applying to one section at a time).
Step 3: After approximately 30 seconds of allowing the acid to work, we scrub the wall using an acid brush.
Step 4: We rinse the wall and continue working around the pool until every section has been treated.
Step 5: The acid-wash water at the bottom of the pool is neutralized using soda ash.
Step 6: The mixture is pumped into a storm drain using a submersible pump.
Step 7: The pool is rinsed once more, pumped, and refilled.
Step 8: The pool is now so inviting that everyone wants to cannonball in!