🌴 Why Pools Turn Green in Summer (and How to Fix It) 💦🐊

If you live in Port Charlotte, North Port, or Punta Gorda, you know the Florida summer heat ☀️🔥 is no joke. Unfortunately, your pool feels it too. One of the most common calls we get at Florida Detail is:

👉 “Help! My pool turned green overnight!”

So why does this happen, and how do you fix it? Let’s break it down:

💚 Why Pools Turn Green in Florida Summers

1. 🌡️ 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. 🌧️ 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. 🧪 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 your filter is clogged or your pump isn’t running enough hours, water sits still = algae takes over.

5. ❌ “Set It & Forget It” Mindset

Many homeowners throw in chlorine tablets and hope for the best. But with Florida summers, you need consistent maintenance to stay ahead of problems.

✅ How to Fix (and Prevent) Green Pools

1. Shock the Pool 💥 – A high-dose chlorine shock kills live algae quickly.
2. Brush Everything 🧽 – Algae clings to walls, steps, and ladders — brushing breaks it loose.
3. Run the Pump 24/7 🔄 – Circulation helps kill off and filter out dead algae.
4. Clean the Filter 🌀 – A clogged filter will just recirculate algae.
5. Rebalance Chemicals ⚖️ – Proper chlorine, pH, and stabilizer levels keep algae gone.
6. Weekly Maintenance 🗓️ – Prevention is key. Consistent checks stop algae before it starts.

🐊 Why Trust Florida Detail?

At Florida Detail, our “Green to Clean” service is built exactly for this problem. For just $129/month, we include:

✅ 7-Point Chemical Check

✅ Weekly Brushing & Vacuuming

✅ Green-to-Clean Algae Treatments 🌿

✅ Monthly Filter Cleaning

✅ Full System Check-Up 🔧

✅ Photo Report With Every Visit 📸

We’re a local, family-owned company serving Charlotte County with pride, supporting schools, churches, and families in our community.

Because at Florida Detail — “We Mean, Clean!” 💦✨

👉 Ready to Fix That Green Pool?

Don’t wait until algae takes over. Call the pros who know Florida pools inside and out.

🌐 Visit us today: FloridaDetail.com

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