How Do You Diagnose And Remove Any Swimming Pool Stain?
A swimming pool stain on the wall or floor of a swimming pool can be caused by metals in the pool water, or by an organic material left in the pool. The best clue to the source of the problem is the color of the pool stain. • Try to identify an obvious, stains on the floor are likely caused by something organic (the leaves). If there are rust colored stains on the pool wall below a ladder, the source is probably a metal and you should examine the ladder for corrosion. • Remove the stains caused by an organic material from your pool surface. Greenish brown colored stains are typically related to something organic (leaves sitting on the floor during winter), or an algae growth. A simple shock treatment and scrubbing with a stiff brush may quickly remove a greenish brown colored stain. You may also try one of the many new enzyme based pool chemicals on the market. All natural pool enzymes will eat away at organic material to remove the pool stain with little or no scrubbing and without th
Scale, scum and algae are all common swimming pool stains. To keep your pool clean, follow a few basic instructions to diagnose and remove the stains. You can purchase a large assortment of products to eliminate stains. Test the pool water regularly and add the required daily and weekly chemical treatments to balance your water and prevent stains. Purchase a water stain kit. These are available from a variety of pool chemical manufacturers. Select the kit from the brand of chemicals you are presently using. Follow the provided test kits directions. The directions explain to you how to collect the sample. It may need to be a specific sample or a water sample from any part of the swimming pool. Test that sample based on the directions provided to identify the stain. Compare your results with the diagnosis chart in the directions. Once you have the diagnosis, purchase the recommended chemicals. Some companies give you the name of the product Use the chemicals as directed to remove the sta
