Algae Under Vinyl Pool Liner

As it expels carbon dioxide the ph level of pool water can rise.

Algae under vinyl pool liner. By joanne opened our pool 2 weeks ago we used liquid shock. Bacteria sometimes show up years after a pool has been installed. Algae can even grow under vinyl pool liners on the walls or floor beneath the liner. Clean the pool the first thing that has to be done is to clean the pool to remove as much organic debris as possible.

Using pool stain control products to prevent staining is also highly beneficial in keeping vinyl pool. What differentiates it from algae is that it s more of a parasitic type organism says terry arko water specialist for seaklear pool spa products based in bothell wash. Mineral vinyl liner stains. Algae create a chlorine demand in the water for itself consuming chlorine that should be working on other contaminants.

Tackling the toughest stains of all the kind behind the liner. A beautiful new inground liner nothing matches the soft feel and bright luster of a vinyl lined pool. To prevent pool stains from developing on your pool liner in the future always keep pool water balanced by checking the chemicals and using a pool cleaner on a regular basis to get rid of dirt and grime that tends to build up with regular use. They can occur do to bleaching of the vinyl liner or incorrect ph or chlorine levels.

Once the algae has appeared onto a vinyl pool liner it is not hard to get rid of but it is a good indication it is time to check the pool s chemical levels. The pool water is clean but the liner is covered it what appears to be brown and red algae. Chemical pool stains or uv stains are more tricky to treat and are most likely un treatable. Once you have the algae removed be sure to maintain the pool at its proper ph and chlorine levels to prevent the algae from coming back.

Organic pool stains come from dead algae small animals or organic debris. Brown algae won t come off of a vinyl liner. Growing because it is damp under the pool christiana says. These stains normally occur after a long winter or thunderstorm.