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How do you get stains out of a vinyl pool liner?
How to Clean Organic Liner Stains
- Get rid of any debris in the water, vacuum the pool and clean the filter.
- Use a soft-bristled brush to get rid of any easy-to-remove stains.
- Balance the pool’s water chemistry.
- Shock the pool.
- Brush the stains again after shocking the pool.
Why does my pool keep getting brown stains?
In this instance, brown pool stains can have one of a few causes: algae, metal, or dirt buildup. And brown stains concentrated on the bottom can likely be attributed to dirt stains, typically enhanced by calcium buildup. The first step to deal with organic materials is to shock your pool, and scrub it.
How do you remove brown stains from a gunite pool?
You can try to find an ascorbic acid cleaner at a local pool store and use it to clean the stains, but it cannot be mixed with chlorine, so dechlorinated the pool, or empty and clean it. Always keep in mind there may be another cause to the stains, such as the plaster wearing off and exposing the gunite beneath.
What can I clean my vinyl pool with?
Combine one part chlorine bleach and one part water. Use a spray bottle or a small garden sprayer to apply the bleach cleaner to the liner. Let the cleaner dry on the liner so it can remove the stains. You can clean any spots on the liner while the pool is full by applying the cleaner above the water line.
How do I get algae stains off the bottom of my pool?
Mustard algae and most yellow/brown algae will like the bottom of the pool. The fastest way to get rid of these stains is to apply chlorine straight onto the discoloration. Scrub with a brush and watch it disappear. Run a water test to see what other stuff might be in the water, and treat accordingly.
What if water gets behind pool liner?
What happens when water gets behind my pool liner? The water causes the liner to lose its original seal, which then can cause soft spots, wrinkles, and other imperfections that lead to a lifted, floating liner.