This transformation is a great example of what a full recovery clean can do. In Hemet, CA, we were called out after the pool had been sitting for about six months with green, untreated water. By the time we arrived, it was no longer just dirty water. It had turned into a full cleanup and restoration situation.
When we first saw it, the water was dark and murky, with heavy buildup along the walls, floor, and hot tub area. The hot tub had standing dark water, thick debris, and visible staining around the surfaces. The main pool had deep discoloration, dirt lines, and algae growth that had been building for months. You could clearly see how the neglect had taken a toll, especially along the plaster where minerals and organic material had bonded to the surface.
This wasn’t something that could be fixed with a quick skim or chemical shock. It needed a full drain and hands-on deep clean.
Our team at Aqualux Pool Care started by safely draining the pool and hot tub. Once empty, the real work began. We pressure washed and treated the surfaces to remove layers of algae, dirt, and mineral staining. The hot tub area, which had heavy dark buildup and debris, was scrubbed down thoroughly so the original surface could come back through. Along the pool walls and floor, we worked section by section, breaking up scale, stains, and residue that had built up over time.
You can see in the after photos how much brighter and more even the surfaces look. The plaster tone came back, the waterline areas cleaned up, and the hot tub floor that was once dark and grimy now looks clean and usable again. This kind of cleaning does not just make the pool look better. It helps protect the surface from long term damage caused by scale and algae sitting too long.
After the physical cleaning, we began the refill and startup process. This step is just as important. We balanced the water, adjusted chemicals, and made sure circulation and filtration were set up correctly so the pool could stay clear instead of falling back into the same condition. A clean pool is only half the job. Keeping it stable after is what really matters.
The biggest benefit for the property here was turning a pool that felt unusable and overwhelming back into something inviting. A green pool like this can feel like a lost cause to many people. But with the right process, equipment, and patience, it can be brought back. That means no more embarrassment, no more worry about what is growing in the water, and no more damage getting worse under the surface.
This project is a good example of what happens when a pool sits too long without care and what is possible when it is handled the right way. If your pool is starting to turn green, cloudy, or stained, catching it early saves money and stress. And even if it already looks this far gone, recovery is still possible.
At Aqualux Pool Care, we handle green pool cleanups, drain and clean services, and full pool recoveries throughout Hemet and nearby areas. We take the time to do it right, protect the surface, and get the water back to a condition you can actually enjoy.
If your pool is starting to look like the before photos, this is your sign not to wait. The sooner it is handled, the easier the recovery and the faster you get your pool back.
