Leaf Stains in Swimming Pools
Leaf stains in pools – Fixed without draining
Leaf stains in swimming pools are very annoying because when they settle, they release acidic tannin oils that stain the pool floor. These tannin oils, found in most trees and plants, will also gradually discolour your entire pool surface over time.
As a rule, if a leaf stain hasn’t gone in a month, it will never go – without treatment.
Usually, regular pool maintenance, such as brushing, chlorination, and proper water balance will remove minor leaf stains. However, some stains are more persistent and resist even the best cleaning efforts. That’s where we come in! Our specialised leaf stain removal kit targets and dissolves those tough leaf stains.
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Leaf Stains removed the easy way
Our proven leaf stain kit removes leaf stains from Pebble, Plaster, Tiled, Quartz, vinyl-lined, and fiberglass pools. Best of all, you won’t have to drain your pool or replace all of your pool chemicals.
Signs of leaf staining
- Brown stain that won’t brush away
- Brown stains have a shape like leaves
- Brown stains form where leaves gather
- White plastics have a light brown stain
Some leaf stains will fade away over time
Since most leaf stains fade away within a few weeks, we recommend waiting at least one month before contacting us because we don’t believe in selling products to customers that they don’t need.
However, if the leaf stains have not faded after a month, they will usually remain in the pool until they are treated. In this case, we suggest doing something about because if they are left for too long, it can make removal very challenging.
This same advice applies to duck and bird droppings. This is because some minerals within this material are not dissolved with sunlight, brushing, or chlorine.
To see pictures of the types of stains that leaves can make on a pool surface, click here.
Quick tips to stop leaf staining
- Trim nearby trees
- Sprinkle granular chlorine on leaf stains
- Clear the skimmer basket regularly
- Keep the pool water chlorinated
- Use a pool cover
- Run your pool robot or brush regularly
Leaf Stain Prevention
If nearby trees drop leaves into your pool, regular maintenance is essential to prevent unsightly leaf stains.
First, frequently empty your skimmer basket. Leaves contain tannin oils. Leaves that sit in the basket for more than a few days will cause the basket acts like a tea bag, allowing the brown staining oils to dissolve into the pool water. This is why sometimes the leaves in your skimmer basket look ‘bleached’. Over time, this tannin oil will discolour your pool’s surface and stain plastic fittings.
Don’t worry, our advanced leaf stain removal treatments eliminate leaf stains. Our proven process removes stains from all pool surfaces, including Pebblecrete, Quartzon, vinyl-lined, and fiberglass pools. It also includes a prevention product that keeps your pool sparkling clean.
Leaf stain removal kit
Option 1 Leaf Stain Removal DIY kit
- 1 Litre of our powerful leaf stain prevention formula
- 4 kgs of our leaf stain dissolving compound
- Phone support from our technicians
- Simple step-by-step instructions included
- Pool does NOT need to be drained
- Kit is delivered and tracked by Aramex Couriers
- Kids are back in the pool in just 7 days
Most pools $245
Option 2 Leaf Stain Removal – On Site Technician
- 1 Litre of our powerful leaf stain removal formula
- 4 kgs of our leaf stain dissolving compound
- Pool does NOT need to be drained
- Complete on-site water testing
- 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
Pool Stain Removers 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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How to prevent leaf stains in swimming pools
Pool cleaners that are blocked or congested with leaves will only push leaves around the pool. Remember, leaf blockages will often not stop the cleaner from moving around the pool so it may ‘appear’ to be working properly even though there is no suction. We suggest using a leaf-savvy pool cleaner to prevent leaf staining.
Proper chlorine levels should allow the chlorine to dissolve most leaf staining within a few days without any chemical additives. However, certain tree species will leave stains that chlorine cannot break down. Please contact us if you feel this has happened in your pool. Remember, even the very best automatic pool cleaners will not remove these types of stains.
You can do this by either covering the pool while not in use or trimming back trees near the pool that are dropping leaves. While this is not always possible, a barrier will reduce the leaf load and the time needed to clean the pool. Finally, it will prevent constant blockages from occurring in your pool cleaner.
Doing this will stop the tannin oils from the leaves from entering the pool water. Remember, although the leaf basket has captured the leaf matter, the oils from the leaves still flow into the pool water (just like tea leaves in a teabag). Therefore, removing the leaves from the skimmer basket will help stop this from happening.
