Green to Clean Pool Service in Lexington, SC

You walk out to your backyard and your pool looks like a swamp. Green water, slimy walls, and a smell that tells you something went very wrong. Whether it happened during a long vacation, after a chemical system failure, or because the pool sat unused over winter, the result is the same — and it’s not something a few chlorine tablets can fix.

Sands Pool Care’s green-to-clean service is designed to handle exactly this situation. We restore severely neglected, algae-filled pools to crystal-clear, swim-ready condition — typically in 3 to 5 days.

Our Green to Clean Process

Step 1: Assessment

We start with an on-site inspection of your pool’s current condition. We evaluate the severity of the algae, test the water chemistry, inspect all equipment, and identify any underlying issues that may have caused the problem. This lets us build a targeted treatment plan.

Step 2: Heavy Treatment

We apply professional-grade shock treatment and algaecide to kill all active algae. The pool will turn cloudy or milky white — this is normal and means the treatment is working. We adjust pH and alkalinity levels to ensure the chemicals work effectively.

Step 3: Filter and Circulation

Your pool’s filtration system runs continuously during recovery. We clean or backwash the filter multiple times throughout the process to remove dead algae. If the filter is overwhelmed, we’ll deep clean or replace the media as needed.

Step 4: Brush, Vacuum, and Clear

Once the algae is dead, we thoroughly brush all surfaces — walls, floor, steps, and behind ladders — and vacuum all debris from the bottom. We continue to balance the water chemistry until it meets safe swimming standards.

Step 5: Final Testing and Sign-Off

Before we call it done, we perform a comprehensive water test to confirm all chemistry levels are in range. We’ll walk you through what happened, what we did, and what you can do to prevent it from happening again.

How Long Does It Take?

Most green-to-clean recoveries take 3 to 5 days, depending on the severity. Mildly green pools can sometimes be turned around in 48 hours. Severely neglected pools with thick algae may take up to a week. We’ll give you an honest timeline during the initial assessment.

What Causes a Pool to Turn Green?

• Extended periods without chemical treatment or circulation
• Chlorinator or salt system failure
• Filter issues preventing proper water turnover
• Heavy rainstorms or pollen that overwhelm the existing chemical levels
• A pool that sat closed over winter without proper winterization

Don’t Let a Green Pool Become a Bigger Problem

A green pool isn’t just ugly — it’s a health hazard. Standing water with algae growth attracts mosquitoes, harbors bacteria, and can cause skin and eye irritation. The longer you wait, the harder (and more expensive) the recovery becomes. Don’t try to handle it alone with store-bought chemicals — professional treatment gets it done right the first time.