Pool Chemical Wash: Acid Wash and Chlorine Wash

The right chemical for your pool, not the same one for every pool.

FAST
Booked in 2 minutes, Drained, washed and ready to refill
EASY
No chasing estimates, no phone tag, pick your day and you're set
GUARANTEED
Exact price before we start, and we don't leave till it's clean

What It Is

A chemical wash is a full reset for your pool surface. We drain the pool and wash the surface with acid or chlorine, depending on what your pool needs. Most people call it an acid wash, but acid is not always the right tool. We call it a chemical wash because we pick the chemical to fit the problem. Dust Devil Pool Tile Cleaning does this work in San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, Gold Canyon, Apache Junction, Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, Florence, Phoenix, and Scottsdale.

How It Works

1. We look at your pool, tell you which wash it needs, and give you an exact price.

2. The pool is drained.

3. We wash the surface with the right chemical and rinse it down.

4. While the pool is empty, we can clean and seal the tile on the same visit.

5. You refill the pool. We leave your autofill exactly as we found it.

Acid or Chlorine?

Acid wash. For mineral stains, scale, and discoloration that are set into the surface. Acid removes a very thin layer of the surface and exposes fresh material underneath. Because it takes material off, it is not something to do often, and we only use it when the pool calls for it.

Chlorine wash. For algae and organic stains, like a pool that went green or sat neglected. Chlorine kills what is living in the surface and is easier on the pool than acid.

Not sure which one you need? That is our job. We look at the pool and tell you.

What We Clean


Waterline tile, Glass Tile, Natural Stone, Water Features, Pebble Tec, and other pebble finishes. Different surfaces hold buildup differently, so we adjust our approach to the finish.

Services

Full Drain Pool Tile Clean and Seal

When your water is too hard or your TDS or cyanuric acid is too high, we drain the pool, clean and seal the tile while it is empty, and you start over with fresh water. The drain adds $400 to the tile cleaning price.

No-Drain Pool Tile Cleaning

We remove calcium and hard water buildup from your waterline tile, glass tile, natural stone, and Pebble Tec, then seal it to stay cleaner longer. We only lower the water a few inches. Your pool is never emptied.

Service Area

  • We serve the East Valley, Phoenix, and Scottsdale: Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, Florence, Gold Canyon, Apache Junction, Phoenix, and Scottsdale. Not sure if you're in range? Give us a call.

Don't worry, we can help!

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers about pricing, the process, and what to expect. If you don't see your question, call or text (480) 463-6875.

Question 1: What is a pool chemical wash?

We drain the pool and wash the surface with acid or chlorine to remove stains, scale, or algae. It is a full reset for the pool surface. We call it a chemical wash because we choose the chemical based on what your pool needs.

Question 2: What is the difference between an acid wash and a chlorine wash?

An acid wash removes a very thin layer of the pool surface to get rid of mineral stains and scale. A chlorine wash kills algae and lifts organic stains without taking the surface off. Acid is stronger. Chlorine is easier on the pool.

Question 3: Does the pool have to be drained?

Yes. A chemical wash is done on an empty pool. If you only need your waterline tile cleaned, that does not need a drain.

Question 4: Will an acid wash damage my pool?

An acid wash works by removing a very thin layer of the surface, so it should not be done often. That is why we only use acid when the pool needs it, and use chlorine when it does not.

Question 5: How much does a pool chemical wash cost?

A chemical wash on a play pool or smaller is $850. A pool with an attached spa is $950. Larger pools are more, and you get an exact price before we start. These prices include draining the pool. Startup chemicals not included. Waterline tile cleaning is a separate service and starts at $8 per linear foot.

Question 6: Do you add startup chemicals after the drain?

No. Startup chemicals are not included, and we do not recommend adding them right away. Wait about two weeks after the pool is refilled, then take a water sample to a pool store or test it yourself and add only what the test says you need. Dumping 4 to 6 pounds of chemicals into fresh water blind is a bad idea. Cyanuric acid soaks into the plaster walls and floor and does not all leave with the old water, so a refilled pool can come back with an acceptable CYA level on its own. Test first, then add.

CONTACT US

CALL/TEXT: (480) 463-6875
EMAIL: [email protected]

HOW PRICING WORKS

Every Pool Is Different

Pricing depends on the size of your pool. Play pool or smaller: $850. Pool and spa: $950. Larger pools are more. Drain included. Startup chemicals not included. Tile cleaning is separate and starts at $8 per linear foot.