Pool Drain & Acid Washing

Pool Drain & Acid Washing Service

Deep Clean. Total Refresh. Restore Your Pool’s Original Beauty.

Over time, even the best-maintained pools can develop stains, calcium scale, algae buildup, or discoloured surfaces. When standard cleaning just won’t cut it, The Pool Lab’s Pool Drain & Acid Wash Service is the deep-clean your pool needs.

This intensive restoration process involves fully draining your pool and applying a specially formulated acid solution to strip away years of stubborn stains, organic buildup, and surface contaminants—revealing a refreshed, brighter pool surface underneath.

🧼 What’s Included in Our Acid Wash Service?

Each job is approached with care and precision, and typically includes:

• Complete Pool Drain-Down
  We safely drain your pool using submersible pumps, following proper discharge regulations to protect surrounding areas.

• Surface Preparation & Debris Removal
  Once drained, we remove all leaves, dirt, and built-up sludge from the pool floor and steps.

• Targeted Acid Washing Treatment
  We apply a specially mixed muriatic acid solution to the interior surfaces (concrete, pebblecrete, or tiled) to dissolve:

  • Calcium deposits and scale

  • Rust and metal stains

  • Organic algae and black spot stains

  • Tanning or leaf stains

• Thorough Scrub & Neutralisation
  The pool surface is manually scrubbed to lift contaminants, and the acid is safely neutralised before rinsing and removal.

• Inspection of Surfaces & Equipment Recommendations
  While empty, we take the opportunity to check the integrity of the pool interior and make any maintenance suggestions.

• Pool Refill & Fresh Start Options
  You can choose to refill yourself or have us return to handle the water rebalance and chemical startup after refilling.

✅ Best Suited For Pools That:

• Appear stained, discoloured, or "tired-looking"

• Have long-standing algae or black spot infestations

• Have heavy calcium or mineral build-up

• Haven’t been drained or deep-cleaned in many years

• Are being prepared for sale or handover

• Need a "fresh start" after long-term neglect

⚠️ Important to Know:

• Only suitable for concrete or pebblecrete pools (not vinyl or fibreglass)

• Not a repainting or resurfacing service, but it significantly improves appearance

• Acid washing may slightly reduce the life of the surface if done too often—recommended every 5–7 years or as needed

💡 Why Choose The Pool Lab?

• Experienced Technicians – We’ve acid-washed hundreds of pools safely and effectively

• Proper Handling & Disposal – We manage chemicals and wastewater with full compliance and care

• Stain Identification Expertise – We know which stains respond to acid and which don’t—so no wasted effort

• Transparent Pricing & Advice – Honest assessment, no unnecessary upsells

🏊 Give Your Pool a Second Life

An acid wash can take years off your pool’s appearance—and save you thousands compared to full resurfacing. If your pool looks worn, stained, or just not how it used to, The Pool Lab’s Drain & Acid Wash Service can make it shine again.

💬 Book Your Free Assessment Today

Get in touch for an onsite quote or to learn more about whether your pool is a good candidate for acid washing. It’s like a reset button for your pool—clean, clear, and ready to impress.