Green Pool? We Fix It. Fast.
Algae does not wait. Neither do we. We eliminate the green, rebalance your water, and make sure it stays gone.
Algae Spreads Faster Than You Think
One missed week of service. A filter that is not running right. A few hot days in a row. That is all it takes for algae to take hold. And once it starts, it spreads fast. What looks like a slight tint on Monday can be a full green pool by Friday.
We see it all the time. A homeowner goes on vacation, their pool company skips a visit, and they come home to something that looks more like a swamp than a swimming pool. Or worse, their service showed up, skimmed the surface, and completely ignored the chemistry.
At Affordable Pool Care, algae removal is not guesswork. We identify the type of algae, shock the pool properly, scrub every surface, clean or backwash the filter, and rebalance the water from scratch. You get a pool that is not just clear. It is actually safe to swim in.
Send us a photo of your pool and we will tell you exactly what it needs.
Get Your Free QuoteCommon Types of Pool Algae
Not all algae is the same, and treating the wrong type the wrong way wastes time and money. Here is what we typically find:
Green Algae (Most Common)
The one everyone recognizes. It turns your water cloudy green and clings to walls and floors. Green algae thrives when chlorine drops below effective levels, which happens fast during hot Southern California summers when water temperatures climb past 85 degrees.
Yellow / Mustard Algae
Looks like sand or pollen settled on the shady side of your pool. It is chlorine-resistant, which means standard shocking will not kill it. Homeowners often mistake it for dirt and brush it off, only to watch it return within days.
Black Algae
The hardest to kill. Black algae has deep roots that burrow into plaster and grout. Surface brushing barely touches it. If you spot dark blue-green spots on your pool walls, that is black algae, and it requires aggressive treatment to fully eliminate.
Pink Slime (Bacteria)
Technically not algae but a bacterial growth that shows up as pink or reddish streaks around skimmer baskets, light fixtures, and ladders. Common in pools with inconsistent sanitizer levels.
Why Your Pool Keeps Turning Green
If you have dealt with algae more than once, the problem is not bad luck. Something in your pool system is broken. Maybe your filter is not cycling enough water. Maybe your chlorine is getting eaten by high CYA levels. Maybe your previous pool service was dumping chemicals without actually testing.
The most common cause we see is inconsistent service. A pool company shows up when they feel like it, spends five minutes skimming leaves, and never touches the chemistry. Chlorine drops, pH drifts, and algae moves in. By the time you notice the color change, it has already been growing for days.
We fix the algae and we fix the reason it grew. Every client on our weekly service gets consistent visits, real chemical testing, and photo reports after every appointment. That is how you stop algae for good, not with a one-time shock, but with a service that actually stays on top of your pool.
Here's How We Kill It
Assess & Identify
We test your water, identify the algae type, and check your filter, pump, and circulation. No guessing. We figure out what went wrong so we can fix it right the first time.
Shock, Scrub & Filter
We hit the pool with the right level of shock treatment, brush every wall and floor surface, clean or backwash the filter, and run the system until the water clears. Multiple visits if needed.
Balance & Protect
Once the algae is gone, we rebalance your chemistry from scratch, dial in your sanitizer levels, and set you up so it does not come back. We follow up to confirm the water holds.
Why Pool Owners Choose Us
Same Technician, Every Visit
No revolving door of strangers at your pool. Your technician knows your equipment, your water tendencies, and your pool's history. That consistency is how problems get caught early instead of snowballing into a green mess.
We Actually Test Your Water
Every visit includes a real chemical test, not a guess. We measure chlorine, pH, alkalinity, CYA, and calcium hardness. If something is off, we catch it before algae gets a foothold.
Green Pool Guarantee
If your pool turns green while you are on our weekly service, we fix it at no extra charge. That is how confident we are in what we do. No fine print.
Owner-Operated, Not Corporate
We are not a franchise. We are not backed by private equity. When you call, you talk to the owner. When something goes wrong, it gets handled personally. That is the difference between a pool company and your pool guy.
Your Neighbors Say It Best.
Join hundreds of satisfied pool owners across Southern California.
“Came home from vacation to a green pool. They had it clear in two days. Not a trace of algae left. I was honestly shocked how fast they turned it around.”
“We had yellow algae that kept coming back no matter what we tried. They identified the source, treated the whole system, and it has not returned.”
“Black algae on our plaster was spreading. They came out, brushed every spot, shocked the pool properly, and followed up twice. Pool looks incredible now.”
“Pool turned green after a pump failure. They came out the next day, triple shocked it, brushed the walls, ran the filter around the clock, and it was clear by Wednesday.”
“Pink slime kept showing up in the skimmer and around the jets. They treated the entire plumbing system, not just the visible spots. It has not come back.”
“Our pool guy said the algae would take a week to clear. These guys did it in 48 hours. Brushed, shocked, filtered, and followed up. Night and day difference.”
“We tried every algae product at the pool store and nothing worked. One visit from them and the pool was turning around. Clear water within three days.”
“Mustard algae on the walls and floor that came back every week. They found it was hiding in the filter too. Cleaned everything, treated the whole system. Gone for good.”
“Came home from vacation to a green pool. They had it clear in two days. Not a trace of algae left. I was honestly shocked how fast they turned it around.”
“We had yellow algae that kept coming back no matter what we tried. They identified the source, treated the whole system, and it has not returned.”
“Black algae on our plaster was spreading. They came out, brushed every spot, shocked the pool properly, and followed up twice. Pool looks incredible now.”
“Pool turned green after a pump failure. They came out the next day, triple shocked it, brushed the walls, ran the filter around the clock, and it was clear by Wednesday.”
“Pink slime kept showing up in the skimmer and around the jets. They treated the entire plumbing system, not just the visible spots. It has not come back.”
“Our pool guy said the algae would take a week to clear. These guys did it in 48 hours. Brushed, shocked, filtered, and followed up. Night and day difference.”
“We tried every algae product at the pool store and nothing worked. One visit from them and the pool was turning around. Clear water within three days.”
“Mustard algae on the walls and floor that came back every week. They found it was hiding in the filter too. Cleaned everything, treated the whole system. Gone for good.”
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