On a scorching day of summer, who doesn’t want to spend some leisure time in a swimming pool? Everyone does. Because removing all the weariness, a little quality time in the swimming pool refreshes you instantly. But, I’m pretty sure you’re concerned about your pool as it’s full of stains and spots, right?
Well, not to worry. This might’ve happened to most of the pool owners reading this post right now, and if you’re ready to learn how to get rid of those eyesore stains, you are on the right track. And, that’s exactly what this article is all about.
Though owning a swimming pool might be a luxury, it also requires regular maintenance and you get to deal with pool stains as well. A stained pool is so embarrassing and can destroy your whole backyard experience. No matter how cautious you are, the harsh truth is you are going to find a stain somewhere in your pool, at one point or another.
Hence, in this blog post, I’m going to walk you through the simple 5-ways of how to remove organic stains from the pool, that will make you an expert at effectively dealing with pool stains within the next 10 minutes.
So without further ado, let’s get straight into it!
How to Identify Organic Pool Stains
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Before you get to know how to remove your stains from your pool surface, you need to identify what types of stains you are dealing with. Because if you can’t decide what stains you are dealing with, you won’t be able to remove the stains out of your swimming pool effectively. So it’s crucial to determine the root cause of your pool stains.
A wide variety of organic stains can end up clustering in your pool. Organic pool stains can typically be caused by several ways from leaves and twigs, bugs, berries, plant debris, and dirt, to worms, dead algae, and bodily oils.
The green and brown colored stains that are produced from natural debris or leaves and often look like algae are usually something organic. Berries can create a blue or red stain in your pool.
Read along the article because I’m going to go over how to remove these organic stains in the post below.
How To Test The Pool Stain To Know If It’s Organic?
Let’s do a small test to figure out whether or not your pool stain is organic:
- First off, sprinkle granular chlorine right on the stain
- Using a brush, keep scrubbing the chlorine granules into the stain
- If the stain starts to fade out, it is an organic stain
- If the stain does not fade out, it is more likely a metal stain
How To Remove Organic Pool Stains
Luckily, organic pool stains, such as leaf and algae stains, are easier to remove than any other pool stains, and you can carry out the stain removal process on your own with ease. So, for getting rid of organic pool stains, let’s have a look at the following 5 ways:
- Shocking your pool: You can easily and simply remove the organic pool stains by shocking the pool and providing your pool with a little TLC and scrubbing the stain with a brush. This ‘bleaching’ will help you effectively eradicate most organic stains in concrete pools.
- Granular chlorine: Consider sprinkling granular chlorine directly on an organic stain to disappear it right off the bat. If you own a vinyl pool, always try to liquefy the granular chlorine first in a five-gallon bucket of water, then put 1 to 2 cups of the solution on the stain, and keep on scrubbing the granular chlorine well into the stain. Unless the brush works, you can try out a soft grout scrubber, instead.
Continue applying and scrubbing granular chlorine until the stain completely vanishes. If the organic stains are tough, consider using enzyme-based cleaners that help to break down organic matters that are so tough. And, these cleaners can be bought from any pool store.
- EZ Stain Remover: It is a strong and highly effective pool stain remover that is a combination of stain fighters and acids. And it is suitable for use in any sort of pool, whether it’s vinyl or concrete. Follow the label instructions and then sprinkle the EZ Stain Remover over the stained area.
- Stain Eraser: If you want to avoid harsh chemicals, you can go for the Stain Eraser. As a pool owner, it is a must-have appliance for you. The easy-to-use stain erasers eradicate almost every type of stain and deposit. While using a proper eraser on an appropriate surface, try to use it by hand.
- Enzyme-based agent: If the stains remain at the waterline, then you can give an enzyme-based agent a try. The cleaners eliminate the oils that hold the grime at the waterline and also remove any kind of stain without any scrubbing.
You can finish your cleaning process by utilizing a vinyl cleaner that is particularly manufactured for pools to get rid of any permanent stain.
Apart from this, you can use ascorbic acid-based cleaners for stains that need hard scrubbing. These cleaners work wonders on stubborn stains. To prevent this kind of hard stain, you need to make sure you cover the swimming pool during the winter.
Pool Maintenance Tips
Keeping organic pool stains from your swimming pool requires some maintenance process. Let’s get to know a few tricks on how you can prevent organic pool stains
- Trim trees or bushes that surround the pool because leaves from trees can drop leaves into the pool water, eventually causing pool staining.
- Consider purchasing a winter pool cover and make sure the pool is covered to prevent the access of debris that can cause the formation of organic pool stains.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can you clean a pool without draining it?
Yes, you can clean a pool without draining it, but there are some particular conditions where draining a pool becomes necessary. For example, if your pool needs to be repaired, then you must drain the pool. Because you can’t do it with water still in the pool. Also make sure you drain a pool only with the supervision of a pool professional.
How do I get rid of brown stains in my pool?
Generally, you can add half a pound of ascorbic acid per 10,000 gallons of water in your swimming pool. If the stain is a metal stain, then the scrubbing could eliminate or lighten the stain at the least. But, if the stains still remain visible, consider adding more ascorbic acid. Repeat this process until the stains fade away.
What causes brown stains in pools?
Not only can the buildup of metals or dirt cause the brown stains, but the high concentration of iron can also produce them.
The brown stains can not only be caused by the buildup of metals or dirt, but they can also be caused by. When the concentration level becomes higher, it turns the pool water into the brownish discoloration, ultimately resulting in the brown stain formations.
Why is the bottom of your swimming pool turning brown?
The bottom of your pool is turning brown due to the brown pool stains. It is caused because of some reasons namely the build of dirt or metal, or algae. If you notice brownish-black stains that are concentrated on the sides of your pool, in this case, metal may be the common cause.
Final Words
Okay, there you have it, people. Now, you’ve got a skinny on how to remove organic stains from the pool. I hope the aforementioned suggestions and pool stain removal methods will help you get a stain-free pool in no time.
As prevention is better than cure, you can prevent your pool from stains by keeping the pool clean and your chemical levels balanced all the time.
And, did I miss anything in this article? Please let me know in the comment box below. Thanks!!!