Green pool cleaning and algae removal in Manningham
Pool turned green in Doncaster, Templestowe or Bulleen? Our experts clear algae, debris and cloudy water and get your pool from swamp to swimmable, usually within 24 to 72 hours. Same day service, with a fixed price agreed before we start.
- ✔ 24/7 Emergency Service
- ✔ Same-Day Booking Availability
- ✔ No Hidden Costs
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Upfront price, usually within the hour. New customers get 20% off the first visit.
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Onsite in 60 minutesFor urgent jobs in Doncaster, Templestowe and Bulleen
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Upfront pricingPrice confirmed before we start, no hidden charges
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Certified, capable techniciansTrained, insured and police-checked
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Proven resultsWater test and photo report after every visit
How do you fix a green pool?
A green pool is fixed in five steps: remove leaves and debris, brush every surface, shock the water with a high dose of chlorine to kill the algae, run and clean the filter to remove dead algae, then rebalance and test the water before swimming.
A light green pool usually clears in about 24 hours. A dark green or swamp pool can take 2 to 5 days. We quote a fixed price upfront and can usually be onsite in Doncaster, Templestowe or Bulleen the same day.
- Time to clear
- 24 hours (light) to 5 days (swamp)
- Price
- Fixed price quoted upfront from photos
- Urgent jobs
- Onsite in 60 minutes where available
- Chemicals
- Charged at cost and itemised
- Safe to swim
- Only after the final water test
- Areas
- Doncaster 3108, Templestowe 3106, Bulleen 3105
- Repairs
- Not offered. Faults are noted on your report
How green is your pool?
Pick the closest match. We’ll show you roughly how long it takes to clear and add it to your quote, so the technician arrives ready.
What’s included in a green pool cleanup
Our green pool process is effective because we fix the cause, not just the colour.
- Debris removal Leaves, sludge and bark lifted out by net and vacuum
- Full surface brush Walls, steps and waterline brushed to break up algae
- Water tested first pH and alkalinity corrected so the chlorine actually works
- Shock treatment High-dose chlorine to kill the algae
- Flocculant or clarifier if needed Settles dead algae for vacuuming
- Filter clean Cartridge cleaned or sand backwashed, often more than once
- Follow-up visit We return to vacuum, retest and rebalance
- Clear swim time We tell you exactly when it’s safe to swim
Health Hazards of a green pool
Green or cloudy water can carry bacteria that cause ear, eye, skin and stomach infections. It hides the floor, which makes it hard to spot a child in trouble, and still water breeds mosquitoes. Keep children and pets out until the pool has been cleaned and tested.
How long does a green pool take to clear?
Every pool is different, but these are typical timeframes from our experience across Manningham.
| Pool condition | What you see | Typical time | Visits |
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| Light green | Tinted water, floor visible | About 24 hours | 1 to 2 |
| Dark green | Deep green, floor hidden | 2 to 3 days | 2 to 3 |
| Swamp | Black or brown, smelly, full of leaves | 3 to 5 days | 3 or more |
| Cloudy after treatment | Milky blue water | 24 to 48 hours of filtering | Included in follow-up |
Upfront pricing with no hidden charges: send photos with the form and we’ll confirm a fixed price before we start. Chemicals are charged at cost. Pool green after winter? Our spring pool opening service includes the cleanup.
Why pools turn green in Doncaster, Templestowe and Bulleen
Our technicians clear green pools across these three suburbs every season, and the causes are very local. Most green pool calls come straight after a hot spell, a big storm or a long holiday.
Knowing what tipped your pool over means we can fix it properly and tell you how to stop it happening again.
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Gum leaves in Templestowe
Leaves and bark rot on the pool floor and feed algae. Tannins can also stain the surface brown if they sit too long.
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Heatwaves in Doncaster
A run of 35°C-plus days can burn off all the chlorine in a day or two, especially in sunny backyards with no shade.
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Storms and wildlife in Bulleen
Heavy rain dilutes chlorine and washes dirt in, and ducks and birds near the Yarra and Koonung Creek add bacteria.
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Holidays over summer
Pools left unattended over Christmas and January are our most common green pool jobs in all three suburbs.
Our green pool cleaning process
Swamp to swimmable in four clear stages.
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Send photos or call
We confirm a fixed price and a time, often the same day.
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Clean and shock
We remove debris, brush, balance the pH and shock the water.
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Filter and follow up
We run the filter, clean it, then return to vacuum dead algae.
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Final test
We test the water and tell you when it’s safe to swim.
Related pool services
Most pools need more than one thing at different times of year. These services work hand in hand with green pool cleaning.
Green pool cleaning near you
Same-day booking available in all three suburbs we cover.
Green pool cleaning questions
Why has my pool turned green?
Algae grows when chlorine runs out. In Manningham the usual triggers are a hot spell, heavy rain diluting the chlorine, leaves rotting in the water, a blocked filter or a pump that hasn’t been running long enough.
How long does it take to clear a green pool?
A light green pool where you can still see the floor usually clears in about 24 hours. Dark green takes 2 to 3 days, and a black swamp pool full of leaves can take 3 to 5 days.
How much does green pool cleaning cost?
It depends on how green the pool is and how much debris is in it. We give you a fixed price upfront from photos or a quick look onsite, with chemicals at cost. There are no hidden costs.
Is a green pool dangerous?
Yes, it’s a health hazard. Algae-filled water can carry bacteria that cause ear, eye, skin and stomach infections, hides the pool floor and breeds mosquitoes. Keep everyone out until it has been cleaned and tested.
Can I just shock the pool myself?
You can, but shock alone often fails if leaves are still rotting, the filter is clogged or pH is out of range. That’s why DIY attempts often turn the pool cloudy or green again a few days later.
Will the pool stay clear afterwards?
It will if the water stays balanced. Most customers move to regular pool cleaning afterwards so the algae doesn’t return.
Do you drain the pool?
Rarely. Most green pools can be cleared without draining, which saves water and avoids damage to the pool shell.
Get your green pool swimmable again
Fixed upfront price, same-day service and onsite in 60 minutes for urgent jobs.
✔ 24/7 Emergency Service ✔ Same-Day Booking Availability ✔ No Hidden Costs