A one-time intensive restoration for heavily neglected, green, algae-infested, or post-storm pools. Where weekly service maintains a healthy pool, a deep clean takes a pool that's been left for weeks or months and brings it back to swimmable condition — usually within 3-7 days depending on severity.
New homeowners who inherited a green pool, landlords cleaning up between tenants, homeowners back from extended travel, or pools knocked out by hurricane storm surge.
Pool is visibly green, has standing algae on walls or floor, water is cloudy or murky, or the surface has a film. Also after hurricanes (especially with storm surge that introduces brackish water and debris), after extended vacancy, or when buying a home where the pool was last serviced months ago.
Deep cleans are quoted individually because severity varies enormously. Mild green-to-clean on a 15k-gallon residential pool typically runs $400–$700. Hurricane-grade restoration with stained surfaces, blown equipment, and weeks of standing algae can be $1,500+. We send a firm quote after a photo review before any work starts.
What homeowners ask us most often about pool service in Deep clean.
Three to seven days for most pools. Day one is the heavy lift — debris out, filter cleaned, shock dosed. Days two and three the pool clouds up as algae dies and gets pulled into the filter. Days four through seven we monitor chemistry, vacuum settled material, and rebalance. Most pools are clear and swimmable by day five.
Done correctly, no. We use surface-appropriate brushes (soft for vinyl liners, stiff for plaster and pebble), neutral-pH stain removers near the waterline, and only acid-wash in cases where the surface is genuinely stained and able to handle it. We document surface condition before we start so there's no ambiguity later.
Almost never. Draining a Florida pool is risky — the water table is high, and an empty pool can actually float out of the ground after a heavy rain. We treat the existing water with shock and clarifier in the vast majority of cases. Full drain-and-acid-wash is a separate, rarer service for stained interiors and quoted accordingly.
Usually yes. We've restored pools that sat unused through entire seasons. The question is rarely 'can it be saved' — it's whether the equipment (pump, filter, heater, salt cell) survived the neglect. Long-stagnant water can corrode metal components or burn out pump motors, which is why our deep clean always includes an equipment inspection at the end.
Almost all deep-clean customers transition straight into weekly service. The first 30 days of weekly maintenance are critical — a freshly recovered pool can backslide quickly without consistent chemistry. We give a 10% discount on the first month of weekly service for deep-clean customers.
Don't just take our word for it.
Jacob and his team have done great work on our two commercial pools. After the hurricane he had every opportunity to price gouge us like almost everyone is doing, but instead he gave us a very fair deal and showed up to help us get back online. Very grateful to have a good and honest pool company who has our back. Highly recommend this company.
Pool Optics have done a great job of keeping my pool clean every week, and they are really affordable on the services they offer!
I can't say enough good things about Jacob at Pool Optics, by far the best pool service that I've had. I own an Air BnB and Jacob has always been able to keep the pool perfect for my tenants. I've been through a number of companies over the years until I found Jacob — he is a true professional who goes above and beyond.
After my pool was flooded by hurricane Helene with class three water, these guys brought it back to life — and they did it in a professional, timely, and responsive fashion! Couldn't recommend them more highly!
Thanks to Jacob at Pool Optics my pool has never looked better in the 6 years I've lived in Tampa. He's very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Would recommend to anyone. 5 stars!
A+ service in my book! Jacob was very educated on pools and chemicals and helped me get my pool from green to crystal clear in no time. Will definitely recommend and use again!
Stellar service! If you're looking for a solid pool company that answers immediately and gets you in early — this is your stop. Jacob is incredible. We purchased a home in Oldsmar with a heated salt water pool and had no clue what to do. Within 3 days he was out, cleaned the pool, and even cleared a TON of debris off our cage. Highly recommend!
Hired them to do my mom's pool. Her remarks were: responsive, excellent communication, and punctual. We will be using this service again.
Pool Optics is always on time. Jacob knows just how to keep the pool for my guests perfectly. Couldn't ask for better service.
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Service details for deep clean researched and written by Jacob Green, owner of Pool Optics and CPO-certified pool operator. Last updated .
