What can you do when you start noticing gross stains in your pool? Why do these stains even appear in your pool?
And is there any way to prevent staining in the first place?
We’ll explain the steps to take in identifying and solving stain issues below. Keep on reading if you want to know learn more about pool stains and possible solutions, in general.
Identifying Pool Stains
Pool stains come in many forms and sizes.
Common stains that are hard to remove include rust stains. But while they are very hard to remove, having the right tools and chemicals and techniques helps.
Red Dot Pool has successfully removed many metal stains that are caused by things such as dropped hair pins which have been corroded by chlorine.
Determining The Cause
Many stains are caused by carelessness such as wearing hairpins to the pool or dropping tools into the pool.
The corrosive nature of chlorine will cause many metals to rust which can leave unsightly brown stains on pool tiles.
Even items such as pool lights and ladders that are not built in with high quality stainless steel can corrode prematurely.
Another possible and common cause of pool stains (including rust) is improper balance of water chemistry in the pool (i.e., the water is either too alkaline or too acidic).
Preventing Future Staining
If you suspect something is rusting in your pool, it is advisable to remove the offending item before the rust spreads. If needed, replace it with something that is made of high quality stainless steel instead.
In the case of preventing staining due to imbalanced water chemistry, it is best to keep the pool water chemistry balanced at all times.
This can be achieved by using the right mixture of chlorine types. Yes, chlorines come in many types and qualities too.
Conclusion
Pool stains can be removed and prevented. We advise opting for regular maintenance to check and remove any possible staining debris from the pool.
Red Dot Pool Engineering offers scheduled pool maintenance packages that will include stain checks. Plus, we’ll ensure that your pool water chemistry is balanced too.