How to Clean an Above Ground Swimming Pool Liner

Tips on how to safely and effectively clean an above ground swimming pool liner.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Drain hose for pool
• Mild Cleanser
• Soft scrubbing sponge or brush
• Water hose
• Submersible pump

1. 1. Start by draining your pool. This is the easiest and most effective way to ensure that you will get the entire liner clean.
2. 2. Using a mild cleanser and soft scrubbing sponge or brush, clean the liner of the pool. This is best done in small sections. As you clean each section, rinse the cleanser away with water using a garden hose. For extremely dirty sections, apply the cleanser and allow it to sit. Avoid extremely rough scrubbing as this can tear the pool liner.
3. 3. Once you have scrubbed the entire pool liner, rinse it again with the garden house. You do not want any cleaning chemicals left behind on the liner.
4. 4. Place a submersible pump attached to a drain hose in the center of the pool. This will pump out the water that has accumulated from cleaning and rinsing. If the bottom of your pool is uneven, you may need to use a soft broom to brush water towards the center of the pool.
5. 5. Remove submersible pump, and begin refilling your pool. Once pool is filled, turn on your pool filter and allow to run 1-2 days before adding additional pool chemicals.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid using harsh, abrasive cleaners as these can damage the liner.
• Avoid using cleansers with bleach as these can also damage the liner as well as alter the color of your pool liner.
• Follow all directions with submersible pump for proper safety.