How to Clean an Above Ground Swimming Pool Liner

Clean the pool liner at the water level.

Above ground swimming pools come with a liner that acts as a barrier and a vacuum to keep water inside the pool. The water then acts as a barrier to keep the liner smooth and in place and because of this you should never drain the water in order to clean the liner, according to VynAll Pool Products. When cared for properly, liners can last pool owners 10 years or more. Proper cleaning of the liner will greatly increase its lifespan.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Pool vacuum
• Non-abrasive cleaner
• Non-abrasive scrub pad or brush

1. Put on your swimsuit and enter the pool. Spray a non-abrasive cleaner along the liner at the water line.

2. Use a non-abrasive scrub pad or brush to work the cleaner into the liner. Make sure to reach all areas of the liner at the water level to remove all traces of dirt, residue and scum that accumulates from pool use.

3. Work your way around the pool, spraying more of the cleaner as you go. Occasionally rinse the brush or pad by spraying it with the hose.

4. Vacuum the bottom and sides of the pool liner using your pool vacuum. Reach all areas of the pool liner, making sure to get around all corners and crevices.

5. Exit the pool and turn on the pool's filter and let it cycle through for 24 hours to remove all traces of the cleaner and any dirt or residue that got into the water during the cleaning process.

References

• Learning About Pools: Swimming Pool Liners
• VynAll: Helpful Info