How to Clean the Sides of a Vinyl Pool

Floating in your pool on a sunny afternoon is a relaxing way to spend some time. Unsightly rings and stains on your pool's vinyl sides, however, can mar an otherwise perfect afternoon. Even if you meticulously maintain your pool, the weather can create havoc with your pool's water and problems can appear overnight. Cleaning the sides of a vinyl pool is a simple process reqyuiring elbow grease and patience.

Things You'll Need

• Pool net
• Water-testing strips
• Pool brush suitable for vinyl liner
• Commercial vinyl cleaner
• Scrubbing pad or brush suitable for vinyl liner

Instructions

1. Skim the pool with a net to remove leaves and other debris floating on the water.

2. Test the pH balance of the pool's water with commercial water-testing strips to ensure that the pool's water is properly balanced. Keeping the pool's water at the proper balance helps avoid most staining problems.

3. Add necessary chemicals to restore the pool water's proper balance. Follow the chemical manufacturer's instructions for adding chemicals based on pool type and size.

4. Run the filtering system for 24 hours so chemicals properly balance the pool water.

5. Scrub the pool's sides with a brush suitable for a vinyl liner.

6. Scrub away stubborn stains by applying commercial vinyl cleaner to a scrubbing pad or brush that won't damage the vinyl liner.

7. Test the pool water two hours after using commercial cleaner. Make any adjustments necessary to balance the water. Run the filtering system for 24 hours before retesting or entering the pool.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear gloves when using cleaners.

• Never get in your pool unless the water is properly balanced. Never use abrasive chemicals or brushes on vinyl, or you can damage or tear the siding.

References

• Langelier Pools