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We specialize in providing professional and affordable pool cleaning solutions for residential and commercial properties. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we ensure that your pool remains sparkling clean and safe for your enjoyment.

Our trained technicians are dedicated to maintaining the cleanliness of your swimming pool. Whether removing debris, balancing chemicals or sanitizing the water, we handle it with expertise and precision. Book your appointment now and experience the difference with Georgia Pool Cleaning!

Why Regular Pool Cleaning is Important

Unclean water can leave stains on the surface of your pool and cause illnesses. Every year, hundreds of swimmers are affected by imbalanced pool water. This can range from eyes stinging when swimming to severe infections requiring hospitalization. Dirty water can even break down pool filters and pumps, leading to costly repairs.

You should get your swimming pool cleaned regularly to prevent bacteria, viruses, and debris from growing in your pool or damaging your equipment.

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We offer environmentally conscious pool cleaning services, using products and techniques that minimize environmental impact and maximize your enjoyment. With our eco-friendly practices, you can have a clean pool while being environmentally responsible.

Our comprehensive range of services includes:

  • Regular cleaning to maintain optimal cleanliness and hygiene of your swimming pool.
  • Skimming and surface cleaning by removing leaves, debris, and floating objects from the pool’s surface.
  • Vacuuming the pool’s floor and walls to eliminate dirt, sediment, and algae.
  • Brushing the pool’s walls, tiles, and steps to prevent the buildup of algae and stains.
  • Cleaning and backwashing the pool’s filter system to ensure efficient water circulation and filtration.
  • Providing emergency cleanup and restoration services in case of pool accidents, storm damage, or other unexpected events.
  • Thoroughly cleaning and pressure washing the pool deck area to remove dirt, mold, and mildew buildup.

Choose us for all your swimming pool cleaning needs. We are focused on delivering exceptional service, maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation. Call us now and enjoy a stunning pool all season long!

How Often Should I Schedule Pool Cleaning in Georgia?

We suggest cleaning your pool regularly, ideally once a week, especially during the summer when the pool is frequently used. Proper pool cleaning involves utilizing appropriate tools and chemicals to treat the pool water and maintain the pH levels within the correct range. By following this routine, you can ensure that your pool remains clean, hygienic, and ready for use at any time.

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Is Your Pool Showing These Signs?

It is time to Call for Georgia’s Expert Pool Cleaning Services
  • Turbid or Cloudy Water
  • Foul Odors
  • Skin and Eye Irritations
  • Recurring Algae and Insect Infestations
  • Difficulty in Removing Stubborn Stains
  • Presence of Bubbles or Foam
  • Unusual Noises or Equipment Malfunctions
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Your pool deserves the best, and that’s why we stand as the trusted choice for all your pool needs, whether it’s basic cleaning services or emergency repairs. We take pride in our extensive range of services, covering every aspect of pool care.

With a remarkable 45 years of combined experience, we go above and beyond to ensure your pool remains pristine. Our team of highly qualified technicians, all CPO certified, is dedicated to providing exceptional service to every pool we work on. Don’t wait any longer – Call us today and schedule an appointment that suits your calendar.

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What to expect after a pool cleaning

Thank you for choosing Georgia Pool Cleaning (GPC). We work hard to make your pool safe and inviting, but water chemistry is complicated and dynamic. Many changes you may see after a cleaning or chemical dosage are normal, often temporary, and usually a sign the treatment is working — not a sign of poor service. This document explains the common and uncommon things that can make your pool look or act “strange” after we leave, where they come from, what you can do, and when to call us.

Cloudy/Milky Water

Why: When chlorine oxidizes organic matter (sunscreen, body oil, leaves, pollen, etc.) it breaks it into microscopic, opaque particles that stay suspended and make the water look cloudy. Very fine precipitates (calcium carbonate from hardness/pH shifts) and micro-bubbles or filter fines can also cause milky water. PH swings from acidic or basic rainwater or source water can cause cloudiness as well.

Typical timeframe: 48–96 hours or longer depending on filter efficiency and load.

What to do: Run your pump and filter continuously until clear. Sand filters should be backwashed frequently; cartridge filters may need cleaning. If cloudiness persists, a clarifier, flocculant, or additional service may be required.

When to call GPC: Cloudiness that lasts more than 9 days or if the water never clears after following the above steps.

Why: Algae killed by treatment will clump and settle to the floor and can look like dirt, silt, or sand, sludge or film at the bottom of the pool. This commonly appears immediately or several days after dosing.

What to do: Brush toward main drain and vacuum. We can vacuum heavy deposits for an additional fee.

When to call GPC: If heavy deposits return repeatedly — additional or specialty treatment may be needed.

Why: Mustard algae is a transferred organism (from lakes, rivers, other pools, clothing, wildlife) and often blooms when water is stirred. It looks like brown/yellow sand or pollen and is very chlorine-resistant.

What to do: Don’t rely on shock alone. Notify GPC — we use specialty algaecides and a follow-up plan.

When to call GPC: Immediately if you suspect mustard algae.

Why: A fast green-blue tint can be caused by copper reacting with sanitizers, or by algae growth. Copper sources include source water, copper plumbing, heat exchangers/heaters, and sometimes chemical overspray from landscaping or pest control.

How to tell: Metal staining (blue/green) on plaster, PebbleTec, pool liner, steps, or fixtures, etc. suggests copper; cloudy, uniformly green water is often algae.

What to do: Run filtration and let us test for metals and algae. Metal sequestrants or metal removal may be required.

Why: Iron/manganese in the water oxidize and color the water reddish or brown. Tannins from decaying leaves/wood produce a tea-colored tint (brown). Sources include well water, municipal lines, cast-iron mains, garden runoff, or organic debris.

What to do: Filtration and metal-specific treatments or partial drain/refill sometimes required. Tannins often require flocculation or drain & clean depending on severity.

Why: Phosphate removal chemicals pull phosphates (algae food) out of suspension and form visible crystals that settle to the pool floor. This is a sign that the treatment is actively working as intended and removing the nutrients that would otherwise feed algae growth.

Typical timeframe: These crystals may appear immediately after treatment and can reappear weeks later as remaining phosphates are removed. The quantity can sometimes be substantial, depending on how many phosphates were present. In some cases, the process must be repeated several times until phosphate levels are fully under control.

What to expect: Customers occasionally call thinking these crystals are sand from a filter or that something has “gone wrong” with their pool. While the appearance can be unsightly for a time, it is completely normal, temporary, and far better than having an algae bloom and a green pool. Leaving phosphates untreated would only lead to ongoing algae issues, higher chemical use, and greater cleaning costs.

What to do: Vacuum and/or brush to remove as much as possible; repeated cleanings may be necessary until the crystals are fully gone. Water circulation, filtration, and follow-up phosphate treatments may be required to eliminate the problem. GPC’s role in performing these treatments and adjustments is to protect the overall health of your pool and keep it swimmable, even if the short-term appearance is less than perfect

Why: Metals (copper, iron, manganese) deposit on plaster, tile, ladders, lights, and heaters after oxidation. Heavy metals can also coat the pool interior.

What to do: Metal sequestrants can prevent staining; metal stains sometimes require specialized stain removers or a drain & acid wash for stubborn cases.

When to call GPC: If stains are visible after treatment or if metals reappear.

Why: When water temperature, pH, alkalinity, or calcium hardness shifts suddenly, calcium can precipitate and form white scale on plaster, tile lines, heaters, and equipment.

What to do: We will adjust pH/alkalinity and use scale control chemicals. Severe scaling may require professional cleaning.

Why: Organic contaminants — lotions, oils, detergents, or runoff — cause foam and surface scum. Household cleaners or soaps entering the pool can make persistent foaming.

What to do: Skim and remove surface films; Avoid chemical additions by homeowners unless directed.

Why: A strong “chlorine” smell is often chlorine combined with ammonia/organic waste (chloramines), indicating the need to break combined chlorine with oxidation (shock) and aeration. Low free chlorine with high combined chlorine causes odor. Urine in the water can also cause this reaction and surprisingly, the smell of chlorine.

What to do: Run pumps, aerate if possible, and let GPC test and apply treatment. This odor is common after a pool cleaning and typically resolves within 5-7 days after the cleaning and dosage.

Why: Certain bacteria can form pink or slimy deposits on surfaces (often around returns, tile lines, or steps). These are surface bacteria and can return if surfaces aren’t scrubbed.

What to do: Scrub affected areas and follow up with shock/specialized disinfectant. Repeated cleaning may be required.

Why: Salt chlorination systems can concentrate metals, form scale on cells, or accelerate corrosion of metal components. Salt cells can accumulate scale or debris that affects output.

What to do: Salt cells may need cleaning; metals may require sequestrants; regular monitoring important.

Also: If salt was added to the pool/spa. Undissolved salt is normal. GPC tries to dissolve the salt that’s added. Some residual-undissolved-salt is normal and to be expected.

Why: If a filter is fouled, torn, or bypassing (sand channels, cartridge roping, DE grid tears), it may fail to clear fine particles after treatment, prolonging cloudiness.

What to do: Backwash, clean, or inspect the filter. GPC often reports if filter media replacement or repairs are needed.

Why: Tiny air bubbles (from flooded skimmers, air leaks, or recent startup) make the water look hazy or “shimmery.” They usually dissipate in hours. Bubbles at the top of a pump basket lid are also normal and sometimes do not go away.

What to do: Check for and correct pump/air leaks; run filtration. (in extreme cases) That said, microbubbles are normal and to be expected.

Why: If a dead animal (such as a bird, rodent, or frog) is found in your pool, or if a child or pet has an accident in the water, immediate high-dose chlorine shock treatment is necessary to sanitize the pool and eliminate harmful bacteria, parasites, and other pathogens. This is required for swimmer safety and water health.

Typical timeframe: After shocking, chlorine levels may remain elevated for 24–48 hours or longer depending on conditions. The pool should not be used until chlorine returns to safe swimming levels, which GPC will test and verify on the next visit or as scheduled.

What to expect: Customers sometimes call concerned about a strong chlorine smell, cloudy water, or visible bubbles following a contamination shock. These are normal side effects of the sanitization process. The water may temporarily look less inviting, but this is a critical step to ensure the pool is safe. A short-term appearance issue is far better than risking illness from contaminated water.

What to do: Do not swim until chlorine levels are in the safe range. If you wish to expedite the process, you may run your pump continuously and remove any pool covers to allow faster chlorine dissipation. GPC will perform any necessary follow-up treatments to restore balance.

Why: If chemicals have been added by anyone other than GPC between visits — especially “off-brand” products, dyes, algaecides with additives, or high-strength shocks — they can clash with our treatments and create cloudiness, foaming, staining, or unexpected precipitates.

What to do: Do not add chemicals unless directed by a pool professional. (we strongly suggest having your water tested by a pool professional on the “off week” **if you are biweekly) If chemicals were added, inform us immediately — we need that information to properly treat the pool during the next visit.

  • Source water: municipal treatment changes seasonally; wells often contain iron, manganese, or sulfur.
  • Plumbing: copper piping, cast iron mains, or corroding household lines.
  • Landscape activity: fertilizers, weed killer or pesticide overspray (yours or a neighbor’s), grass clippings and soil.
  • Wildlife & pets: birds, frogs, insects, and rodents.
  • Human contribution: sunscreen, lotions, cosmetics, sweat, urine, detergents, swimsuits from other bodies of water.
  • Environmental events: heavy rain, nearby construction, pollen storms, or wildfire smoke fallout.
  • Equipment & accessories: deteriorating pool toys, floats, liner dyes, or heater/heat exchanger corrosion.
  • Homeowner actions: manual refills with hoses that leach metals, drain/refill decisions, or unsupervised chemical additions.
  • Run your pump & filter continuously until water clears.
  • Don’t swim while water is cloudy, heavily discolored, or if posting/notice indicates chemicals were just applied.
  • Don’t add chemicals unless instructed by GPC or a pool professional. Adding unknown chemicals makes treatment harder and can negate work we’ve done.
  • Remove visible debris, toys, and floats after service.
  • Keep pets and wildlife away from the pool.
  • Replace cheap garden hoses used for refilling (they can leach contaminants).
  • If you know of recent events (heavy rain, landscaper spraying, kids returning from a lake), tell us — it helps us diagnose problems.
  • Maintain proper water levels. Water that is too high does not allow the skimmers to work properly. Water that is too low prohibits filtration, circulation, and chlorination.

Sandstone coping naturally sheds fine sand into your pool with rain, erosion, and regular use. This is normal and not a sign of a problem.

Pavers installed with polymeric sand or grout can also shed fine material into your pool, especially during heavy rain or frequent use. This is a normal occurrence with this type of hardscape.

White or chalky buildup on tile, grout, stonework, or masonry above the waterline is usually not caused by pool water chemistry. Instead, it is caused by:

  • Hard water in sprinklers hitting the surface
  • Rainwater evaporation leaving behind mineral residue
  • Efflorescence — a natural migration of minerals through porous stone or grout. These deposits are a natural process and may require physical cleaning or specialty treatments to remove. We perform this service “by request” from the Customer and not automatically. There are additional charges for calcium removal.

If you have a sand filter, GPC likely backwashed that filter. You will often notice your pool’s water level is low after your cleaning. This is normal and easily remedied. Add a water hose to the pool and refill it with clean water. This is to be expected.

After a pool cleaning and chemical treatment, your filter works overtime to remove all the tiny particles stirred up in the water—from dead algae and organic debris to chemical precipitates. To keep your water clear, it’s very important to backwash your filter frequently and thoroughly until the water clears completely. This helps flush out trapped dirt and prevents it from returning to the pool. Neglecting to backwash can prolong cloudiness and reduce filter efficiency, making it harder to achieve crystal-clear water. If you’re unsure how to backwash properly or how often, please contact us for guidance.

We often get the question, “If my pool didn’t have algae and was already blue and clear, why did you put chemicals into the pool?” The answer is that while your pool water may look perfect, that doesn’t necessarily mean it is chemically balanced or safe for swimming. Water chemistry can be out of range even when it appears crystal clear. Unbalanced water can cause equipment damage, surface staining, scaling, corrosion, and irritation to swimmers’ skin and eyes. Keeping the water properly balanced is essential to protecting your investment and ensuring a safe, comfortable swim.

Saltwater pools are often misunderstood as being “maintenance free” or “chemical free,” but this is not the case. The salt in the pool simply generates chlorine—it does not eliminate the need for other important chemicals. These pools still require pH control, alkalinity adjustments, stabilizer (cyanuric acid), and specialty chemicals as needed to keep the water safe, comfortable, and well-protected. Routine chemical testing and adjustments are just as important for saltwater pools as for traditional chlorine pools.

As part of our service, GPC technicians may adjust valve and actuator handles during visits to route water to and from the equipment differently based on weather, temperature, current chemical balance, chemical dosages, circulation needs, or pool turnover requirements. These adjustments are a normal and necessary part of maintaining your pool’s health and efficiency. Depending on the settings, you may notice changes in various water features such as increased or decreased waterfall pressure, swim ledge jets, spa spillovers, deck jets, bubblers, laminar jets, sheer descents, and other return outlets. These changes are intentional and often temporary.

From time to time, customers call upset thinking something was overlooked, broken, or “messed up” when in reality these variations are simply the result of proper water routing and system balancing. It is important to understand that we may leave valves set differently than you are used to if that configuration is best for circulation, chemical distribution, or equipment protection at that time. These adjustments are part of our standard maintenance practice and are not an indication of a problem

GPC often closes skimmer valves in the event the water level is dangerously low. We do this to prevent the pump(s) from burning out. This is normal and is done as a courtesy to the Customer.

Many corrections require extra labor or specialty chemicals: metal removal, phosphate packages, multiple algaecide treatments, stain removal, acid washing, drain & clean, heavy vacuuming, or filter repairs/replacements.

Call GPC right away if you notice any of the following after service:

  • Water remains cloudy or discolored after 9 days of continuous filtration.
  • New or spreading black-algae.
  • Persistent foaming or oily film.
  • Strong chemical or rotten-egg smells (possible well water issue).
  • Equipment leaks, pump failure, or loud/abnormal equipment noise.

Why this matters and our commitment

We do our best work during each visit, but pool water is a moving target affected by many external and internal factors beyond our control. When you see odd colors, crystals, films, or solids after a cleaning, it is usually a reaction or residue from the treatment or from contaminants introduced between visits. We will never ignore your concerns — we will test, explain, and propose the appropriate next steps.