From Swamp to Sanctuary: Professional Pool Algae Removal
It happens fast. You miss a week of service, a heavy Texas thunderstorm rolls through, and suddenly your backyard looks like a lagoon. Algae blooms in Austin are aggressive because of our high humidity, intense heat, and high phosphate levels. At Above & Beyond, we specialize in Green-to-Clean recoveries that get you back in the water safely.
The “Breakpoint Chlorination” Method
To kill an established algae bloom, you can’t just add a “bag of shock.” You must reach Breakpoint Chlorination. This is the point where you have added enough chlorine to overcome the organic demand and actually have “Free Chlorine” left over to kill the spores. We use professional-grade liquid chlorine and calculate the exact dosage based on your pool’s volume and Cyanuric Acid levels. Without this calculation, you are just wasting money on chemicals that the algae will consume as food.
Cleaning the Filter After the Kill
As the algae dies, it turns gray/white and gets sucked into your filter. If you don’t clean the filter during this process, the dead algae will clog the system, stop circulation, and allow new algae to grow. We perform deep filter cleans as part of every recovery. If your filter is old or damaged, we may recommend an equipment replacement to ensure future clarity.
The Final Polish: Floc and Vac
Once the algae is dead, the water may stay cloudy. We use professional-grade “flocculants” to clump microscopic debris together so it can be vacuumed directly to waste, bypassing your filter. This is the fastest way to get a pool from green to sparkling blue. Our specialty pool cleaning services are designed to handle these tough cases so you don’t have to. Don’t let a green pool ruin your weekend—give the pros a call.