Brown stains in pool
Brown stains can appear on your pool surface without an obvious cause. Most stains usually come from metal and mineral deposits, contaminated pool salt, or copper and tannins released by leaves. Our specialised treatment removes these stains without draining your pool or acid washing the surface.
Common Causes of Brown Stains
- Copper from algaecides
- Contaminated pool salt
- Pool heater copper pipes
- Tannin oils from leaves
- Bore or tank water
- Dead algae
- Dirt washed into the pool
No need to guess what caused your stains. Our treatment contains seven active ingredients that can remove up to 14 different types of stains.
Brown stains that won't go away
If your swimming pool has stubborn brown stains that don’t fade or are getting worse, it’s time to take action. These stains can become embedded in the pool’s surface, making them much harder to remove.
Metal or mineral deposits, such as iron, contaminated salt, or copper, in the water often cause brown stains. Adding extra chlorine can actually make these stains worse by oxidising the metals and minerals, causing them to darken and set more firmly on the pool surface.
If you’ve tried shock chlorinating your pool and the stains haven’t improved—or have even darkened—our specialised stain treatment is the solution. Designed to target and lift metal and mineral stains effectively, it can restore your pool’s appearance without draining the pool.
Do something about these stains now to prevent them from becoming tougher to remove later.
Will it work on my pool stain?
It’s common for clients to wonder if our kit will work on their specific type of pool stain. The answer is a confident yes, and here’s why:
Unlike retail pool stain removers that usually have a single ingredient, our product contains seven active ingredients that are blended in our Strathfield, NSW factory. This broad-spectrum formula is engineered to tackle 14 different types of stains, so don’t worry about diagnosing your stain, our treatment removes almost all stain types, saving you time, money and frustration.
We combine these seven ingredients for two reasons. First, a pool can have more than one type of stain. You could have rust, copper, and calcium stains all in one pool. Our broad-spectrum treatment removes them all simultaneously.
Second, our engineered treatment’s formulation also makes it significantly more powerful. It’s up to six times stronger than retail stain removers. This increased potency is essential for removing stains while the pool is still full of water.
Most of our clients have already wasted a lot of money on cheap stain removers only to see no results. With us, you get the job done properly the first time.
Worried about getting the right kit?
No need to worry, our stain treatment kit has seven active ingredients that remove 14 different types of stains.
Your stain removal options
OPTION 1 Brown Stain Removal DIY kit
- 1 Litre of powerful brown stain prevention formula
- 4 kgs of our brown stain dissolving compound
- Phone support from our technicians
- Simple step-by-step instructions included
- Pool does NOT need to be drained
- Kit delivered and tracked by Aramex Couriers
- Kids are back in the pool in just 7 days
From $245
OPTION 2 Brown Stain Removal – On Site Technician
- 1 Litre of powerful stain prevention formula
- 4 kgs of our brown stain dissolving compound
- The pool does NOT need to be drained
- On-site water test
- Kids are back in the pool in 7 days
- A technician may be an add-on for $170 once you've ordered the DIY Kit
From $415
Stain treatment price list
| Water Volume | Kit Prices - Inc. GST & Delivery | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 40,000 Litres | $245 | X 1 Bottle of SSE + 2 Bags of Stain Compound |
| Up to 65,000 Litres | $295 | X 1 Bottle of SSE + 3 Bags of Stain Compound |
| Up to 95,000 Litres | $345 | X 1 Bottle of SSE + 4 Bags of Stain Compound |
| Up to 120,000 Litres | $395 | X 2 Bottles of SSE + 5 Bags of Stain Compound |
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Removing your pool stain is easy
Almost all of our clients use The Pool Stain Removers DIY treatment kit. It’s easy to do and saves you money.
- Check the pH and chlorine levels
- Pour in the prevention liquid
- Sprinkle the powder around the pool
- Brush the pool (no scrubbing)
The kit comes with full instructions and a step-by-step video guide to walk you through the easy process. It only takes a few minutes to complete. It’s the treatment that removes the stains and calcium, not a technician. You’ll get the exact same results that we do.
Best of all, we’re only a phone call away if you have any questions. If you would still prefer a technician, no worries, we can help you.
Why choose us?
Since 2013, we have removed stains from more than 20,000 pools. Our products also include a prevention polymer that helps prevent stains from coming back. We do all of this without draining the pool!
- No draining the pool or acid washing
- No replacing your pool chemicals
- Prevention formula helps prevent stains from returning
- Safe on all pool surfaces
- Proven products that work
- Our stain compound removes 14 stain types
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most common questions we receive about our products. Please feel free to call us if you would like further information.
What causes stains in a swimming pool?
Brown pool stains commonly come from metals such as iron and copper and manganese. Brown stains also come from tannins released by leaves. Algae stains come from dead algae, or dirt washed into the pool. Metals usually enter through contaminated pool salt, bore water, copper-based algaecides, or pool heaters. More than one type of stain can be present at the same time.
Why don't my pool stains go away after adding chlorine?
Chlorine can oxidise dissolved metals, causing them to form deposits that discolour the pool surface. If your brown stains darken after shock chlorination, metal staining may be involved. Adding more chlorine may worsen the discolouration rather than remove it.
Can I remove pool stains without draining my pool?
Yes. Our brown stain removal kit treats the stains while your pool remains full, without draining or acid washing. The kit includes a stain removal compound, a stain prevention liquid, step-by-step instructions, and phone support from our technicians. The kit size depends on your pool’s water volume.
What stain types are removed with your product?
Because our treatment compound has seven active ingredients, it is able to remove up to 14 different types of stains. These include, rust, copper, metal, mineral, calcium, salt stains algae staining and many more.
