How to Care for Your Pool Liner and Why You Should
Your swimming pool is a lifetime investment and one you want to take care of. You attend to cleaning it and water care, but do you think about your swimming pool liner?
If not, it’s time to really take a look at your pool liner. In this article, we look at how to care for your pool liner and why you should.
#1: Water Chemistry
The maintenance of proper water balance is the single most important fact to maximizing the life and appearance of your line.
Proper pH levels allow chemicals to perform their functions. Chlorine needs a certain pH level to kill bacteria and algae. Be sure to have your water tested by our certified water care technicians monthly. Be sure to follow your home test kit guidelines when testing your pool water. Replace testing strips or reagents annually.
#2: ph Levels
Not only do proper pH levels allow the other chemicals to do their work, but it is important to note that low and high levels can cause damage to the liner.
Under the right circumstances, with pH below 7.0, the liner will grow and develop unsightly wrinkles. High pH greatly accelerates the aging process and shortens the life of the liner.
#3: Chlorine Contact
Do not let chlorine come in direct contact with the liner before it has fully dissolved. Pre-dissolve chlorine in water first, or purchase quick-dissolving chlorine. Chlorine can bleach a liner and shorten its life.
#4: The Water Line
Another major contributor to shortening a pool liner’s life is dirt and grime at the liner’s water line.
The “bathtub ring” is usually caused by the accumulation of airborne contaminants combining with dirt, body, and suntan oils that settle on the liner and then bake into the liner by the sun.
If the scum line gets baked in, it acts on the vinyl to prematurely dry and crack it, especially in the sunny corner of the pool. This can cause the liner to come apart in the corners.
#5: Good Remedy
Use BioGuard Off the Wall Surface cleaner to clean the water line and keep the liner supple on a weekly basis.
#6: Better Remedy
Use BioGuard Pool Complete Weekly to prevent water line buildup, keep water amazingly clear, and remove phosphates. This is an amazing product that works!
The 3-in-1 high-intensity action of Pool Complete ensures your water stays super clear, reducing unwanted phosphates and eliminating unsightly waterline rings. It’s a tremendous value, too, as one bottle can last an entire season for the average pool.
#7: Best Remedy
Use both BioGuard Pool Complete Weekly and BioGuard Optimizer for the optimum water quality and ease of maintenance. Ultra Modern has used this product since 1982! It works!
BioGuard Optimizer helps the BioGuard brominating, chlorinating, or biguanide programs work more efficiently. It buffers and helps keep the water balanced. In addition to creating soft, soothing water, this product has been proven to improve water clarity. It also softens water, so it’s easier on your skin and eyes. BioGuard Optimizer is stable in pool water and is not degraded by sunlight.
Final Thoughts
At Ultra Modern, we care about your pool. If you need more advice or help with your pool, feel free to contact us at any of our three locations!
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