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San Diego pool acid wash information

Other reasons for mineral and metal staining is due to high total dissolved solids. This is when these levels build up above the recommended range. Once the solids have gotten to high, they have no were else to go. They will then latch on to the most porous surface possible. The first is your pool surface and then the pool tile. The best way to prevent this is by keeping a close eye on your TDS levels. Once they reach the high point, you will need to drain some water. If you have the need for a pool acid wash and it is only due to discoloration, you are lucky.

The biggest concern and need for a pool acid wash is calcium build up. This is when the pool surface builds up a white or opaque material on it. This is the calcium from the water in your pool. It is primarily due to bad water chemistry and high TDS. This is also much more common now due to salt water pool systems. They are producing an elevated Ph level every time they turn on. This is due to the chlorine they produce. It has a higher pH than what is recommended. We highly recommend salt water pool systems but, they need to be maintained. The same with your swimming pool.

When calcium builds up, a pool acid wash is not always going to solve it. In this case the pool acid wash comes after performing a pool surface polishing. Calcium build up will form quickly and it can become thick. Depending on the severity, will determine the process to resolve it. Only when calcium build up is very minor that a pool acid wash alone will fix it. This process needs to be addressed with caution. If someone does not know what they are dealing with, they may cause damage to your swimming pool. When calcium is established, it will not come off with a pool acid wash. If they repeat the acid washing process, they can destroy the unaffected surface areas. This means that while trying to remove the calcium, the acid was eating away at the good plaster. Now there are bigger issues. You do not want that to happen.

San Diego pool acid wash wrap up

We have extensive knowledge of staining on swimming pool surfaces. Everything Swimming Pools has trained technicians that can come out and perform a stain analysis. This will determine the type and severity of the staining. Once this is performed, we can answer any questions and provide you an estimate. A large portion of our stain removal services are performed using a stain removal process. This is done by adding specific chemicals that work on removing the stain safely. This is a much safer solution and can provide the desired results without draining the pool. This is sometimes necessary based on your pool water chemistry.

If you have questions or want to schedule an estimate, give us a call or fill out our contact form. We are happy to help with your next San Diego pool acid wash or stain removal service.