๐ด Why Pools Turn Green in Summer (and How to Fix It) ๐ฆ๐
If you live in Port Charlotte, North Port, or Punta Gorda, you know the Florida summer heat ☀️๐ฅ is no joke. Unfortunately, your pool feels it too. One of the most common calls we get at Florida Detail is: ๐ “Help! My pool turned green overnight!” So why does this happen, and how do you fix it? Let’s break it down: ๐ Why Pools Turn Green in Florida Summers 1. ๐ก️ Extreme Heat = Algae Paradise Florida’s blazing summer temps create the perfect breeding ground for algae. Warm water speeds up algae growth, and within days, a clear pool can turn into a swampy mess. 2. ๐ง️ Heavy Rain Dilutes Chemicals Summer storms in Charlotte County dump gallons of rainwater into your pool. This dilutes chlorine, messes with pH balance, and leaves your pool defenseless against algae. 3. ๐งช Unbalanced Chemicals Skipping weekly chemical checks? That’s the fastest way to see green water. If chlorine, stabilizer, and pH aren’t balanced, algae will win every time. 4. ⚙️ Weak Circulation & Filtration If yo...