Identify Pool Stains

Correctly identifying pool stains is the most challenging part of what we do.  To get this right, it takes a lot of experience.  Although different types of stains can appear to be very similar ​in color, the products needed to remove them can be very different.  For example, even experienced pool guys will frequently misdiagnose stains.  This is one reason why we have more than 200 pool guys as regular clients.   Also, many pool stores often suggest various expensive ‘all purpose’ stain removal products that have little or no effect.  They suggest these products because they often have no idea what the stain. Basically, they are using your money to experiment with different products options.  One of the most common questions we are asked is how to identify pool stains.

Remember, in many cases, if stain products are not matched to the right type of stain, it can make the stain look even worse and harder to remove. Our customers often ask us to recommend what the best stain remover is for their pool.  The answer is not as simple as suggesting a single product or acid as it depends on the type of stain.  Don’t worry, after nearly a decade and 8,000 pools, we know how to identify pool stains and remove them.

Cost effective chemical removal for all types of stains.

Pool stain removal is all we do! Click on any of the stain types below for more information.

calcium deposits on quartzon

Calcium Deposits

Rust stains

Rust Stains

copper stain in pool

Copper Stains

Black spot algae on pebble pool

Black Spot Algae

Fibreglass calcium pool

Calcium on Fiberglass

Calcium on pool tiles

Calcium on Tiles

Salt Stains in pool

Salt Stains

Metal stains

Metal Stains

Algae Staining on fibreglass

Algae Staining

More information about stains can be found here.  However, if you are still unsure please feel free to email us some pictures of your pool.  We are more than happy to help you.