How to Clean Pool Steps

Keep your pool steps clean and safe with regular maintenance.

A swimming pool provides a means of getting cool and relaxing in the summer months. Clean and service your pool regularly to keep unsafe contaminants out of the water and to keep the pool equipment running smoothly. One component of a pool that is cleaned often is the pool steps. Pool steps provide swimmers easy and safe access to the pool while adding a decorative flair to the pool. Dirt and other debris tend to settle on and sometimes stain pool steps.

Things You'll Need

• Pool brush Cleaning agent Water hose

Instructions

1. Apply a cleaning agent to a pool brush. Ensure the brush has an even coat of the agent applied to it.

2. Brush the pool steps vigorously with the pool brush. Brush until the entirety of the steps are scrubbed.

3. After a few minutes brush the steps again if any dirt remains.

4. Check the steps for stains. Lower the water level of your pool to expose the stained steps.

5. Coat the stained steps with a cleaning agent and allow the chemical to set for an hour. Spray the area with a water hose while brushing to remove the cleaning agent and stains.

Tips & Warnings

• Allow the cleaning agent to sit on the stained steps for an hour or more if the stain is thick or very discolored.

References

• Pool Center: Pool Cleaning Info