Pool Recovery Service
Green-To-Clear
Green-to-clear service is for pools with active algae, green or heavily discolored water, and chemistry conditions that need a recovery plan instead of a normal balancing visit. This is the service that gets the algae under control and moves the pool toward clear, swimmable water.
$135 per visit
Algaecides, sanitizer, DE, and filter cleanings included
Power vacuum often follows
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Designed for active algae and green water recovery
Usually requires multiple treatment stops
Often followed by power vacuuming and final balancing
Quick Summary
When Green-To-Clear Is The Right Start
Algae Recovery Service
Best for pools with green water, active algae, or severe discoloration that needs a recovery process.
Filter Monitoring Matters
Filtration performance affects how quickly the pool can clear after the algae is killed, which is why filter cleanings are part of the visit.
Estimates Available
We can usually give a rough estimate once we know the pool size, visibility, debris level, and severity of the algae.
Included
What Green-To-Clear Service Includes
Green pool recovery usually takes a sequence of visits, chemistry adjustments, filtration monitoring, and follow-up cleanup work.
Water Testing And Treatment
Test the water and determine what sanitizer, algaecide, phosphate remover, or supporting chemistry is needed.
Apply treatment based on how severe the algae and chemistry problem actually is.
Include the needed algaecides and sanitizing chemicals in the visit price.
Filter And Recovery Monitoring
Monitor filter pressure and backwash or clean the system when needed during the recovery process.
Include DE and filter cleanings when the filter needs to be recharged during the visit.
Watch how the pool responds between service stops and adjust treatment accordingly.
Factor circulation and filtration into the overall timeline and estimate for clearing the pool.
Follow-Up Cleanup Guidance
Explain when dead algae has settled enough that a power vacuum is the next step.
Guide the pool from green water to cloudy water to clear water with settled debris removed afterward.
Point out when final chemistry balancing should happen after the algae is out of the water.
What We Need Before We Arrive
Good starting details help us estimate the right treatment path and whether extra cleanup time needs to be reserved.
Tell us how green or discolored the pool is and whether the floor is visible at all.
Let us know if there are a lot of leaves or plant debris in the pool in addition to the algae.
Make sure we can access the pool and equipment area for treatment and filter monitoring.
If you want to save money by doing part of the filter or chemistry work yourself, ask before scheduling.
Important Notes
Green pool treatment is a process, not a one-step chemical dump.
Most green pools clear in a reasonable time, but the timeline depends on severity, filtration, and debris load.
The pool often turns cloudy before it turns clear because the algae has to die and settle out of the water.
Once the pool clears, dead algae on the floor commonly needs one power vacuum and sometimes two in severe cases.
Each green-to-clear visit is $135 and includes the needed algaecides, sanitizing chemicals, DE, and filter cleanings for that visit.
Final chemistry balancing is often a follow-up step after the algae recovery is under control.
How It Typically Progresses
What To Expect During Recovery
The pool usually gets worse before it gets better because the algae has to be killed, filtered, and physically removed.
Common Green-Water Causes
Weak sanitizer levels or prolonged lack of sanitizer support
Chemical imbalance that allows algae growth to take hold
Poor circulation or stagnant areas in the pool
Strong sun exposure combined with weak water chemistry support
Typical Recovery Sequence
Green or discolored water is treated and the algae begins to die.
The pool often turns cloudy as the algae leaves suspension.
The filter works through the recovery while service stops monitor pressure and treatment progress.
Dead algae settles to the floor and is then removed with power vacuuming if needed.
Final chemistry balancing brings the pool closer to stable, swimmable water.
Pricing
Green-To-Clear Pricing Guide
Final cost depends on how many treatment stops are needed, how much chemistry is required, and whether debris removal or power vacuuming is part of the job.
| Service Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Green-to-clear visit | $135 each visit |
| Included in visit price | Algaecides, sanitizer, DE, filter cleanings |
| Heavy debris removal | Additional if needed |
| Power vacuum follow-up | Separate service if needed |
Pricing Notes
Green-to-clear is billed at $135 per visit because the recovery usually happens over multiple treatment visits rather than one single stop.
That visit price includes the needed algaecides, sanitizing chemicals, DE, and filter cleanings during the visit.
If heavy leaves or plant debris need to be removed, additional cleanup charges can apply outside the normal treatment visit.
Power vacuuming after the algae settles is usually a separate follow-up service.
We can usually give a rough estimate once we know the pool size, severity, and how much debris is in the water.
Need Help?
Start The Pool Recovery Process
Schedule service now, or contact us first if you want help deciding between green-to-clear, water chemistry correction, or follow-up power vacuuming.
FAQ
Green Pool Questions
These are the questions customers usually ask before starting green-to-clear treatment.