How to clean your shell pool?

Between the changing seasons, going on vacation and the multitude of cleaning products at your disposal, it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed when it comes to maintaining your polyester shell pool .

To maintain a shell pool in good condition, regardless of the type of water treatment used (salt, chlorine, bromine treatment, etc.), it is essential to regularly clean the shell of your pool .

Without further ado, Aboral explains to you, step by step, how to successfully maintain your polyester shell pool .

Why are there stains on the shell of your swimming pool?

When water comes into contact with various polluting agents (external or internal), stains can form at the waterline. These stains , if not cleaned properly, can give the impression of a poorly maintained or even neglected pool. How can you identify them?

– If you notice white spots on the water line , this is probably due to the presence of limescale in your water. The presence of limescale is explained in particular by sudden changes in temperature, atmospheric pressure or pH.

– Are there yellow stains on your swimming pool shell ? This phenomenon often appears when there are residues of sunscreen in the water.

– Finally, if there are brown stains on the polyester shell pool , this means that algae have formed. Generally speaking, this type of stain appears when the filtration is insufficient or when the pool is poorly maintained.

Cleaning your polyester hull 

There are two effective methods available to remove a stain from your swimming pool shell .

Manual cleaning

First, manual cleaning, which requires reducing the water level by a few centimeters. In addition to eliminating certain chemicals present in the water (such as stabilizers), this partial draining of the pool facilitates access to the various equipment of your pool.

Once the pool is partially emptied, any stains will be more visible. To get rid of them, simply brush the corners, the stairs, and also the walls and bottom. To do this, use a sponge or a brush attached to a telescopic broom and use a standard cleaning product or white vinegar.

Automatic cleaning

The other option is robotic cleaning , which involves using a robot vacuum cleaner to automatically clean your pool. Particularly fast and practical, the robot vacuum cleaner can vacuum up impurities at the bottom of your pool and clean the walls of the pool as well as the waterline . All this, without any effort on your part!

However, it is recommended to carry out a manual cleaning of the shell of your pool twice a year in addition to the robotic cleaning. This will allow a more thorough cleaning of the bottom and walls of the pool.

In short, for a water surface that remains healthy and clean, nothing beats a little elbow grease, combined with effective maintenance products and accessories. You can find many cleaning products on the market designed to remove stains on the waterline .

However, be aware that cleaning is only part of maintaining a shell pool. In total, there are no fewer than 9 essential steps to carry out daily to prevent the appearance of these stains .

Plan your pool maintenance in advance with our maintenance schedule

To keep your pool clean and avoid stains and dirt, the key is to plan ahead. With our maintenance schedule , make your life easier and check the steps to follow throughout the year, month after month.

Remember, however, that there are two events that are conducive to the appearance of stains on your hull : seasonal changes and going on vacation. Here are the steps to follow during these two key periods.

According to the seasons 

From November to January, when the winter period sets in, it is time to winterize your pool . A period during which you must still continue a minimum of maintenance:

– Ensure that the water in your pool does not freeze;

– Check the filtration system;

– Check the pH of the water.

In the spring, when the outside temperature warms up and the water reaches 12°, you can restart your pool by following a few precautions:

– Check the water level regularly;

– Carry out a shock treatment to eliminate any micro-organisms that may have developed during the winter;

– Clean the filter.

As summer approaches in June, you will need to keep your water clean by monitoring its quality daily. This is also the time to get back into good maintenance habits, such as regularly passing the net and cleaning the walls before the start of the swimming season .

For those with a heat pump or pool enclosure, September and October are perfect for extending the summer. Then, you will need to prepare your pool for winter.

Before going on vacation

For pool owners who are concerned about maintaining their pool while they are away for an extended period of time, you have come to the right place. Here are the steps to take to ensure your pool is in good condition when you return from vacation.

– 15 days before your vacation: start by performing tests to assess the water quality . To do this, install a pool regulator inside your pool to monitor the chlorine and pH levels. This device will automatically adjust these parameters based on the results obtained. If you do not have a regulator, you can perform these tests manually using test strips and adjusting the levels accordingly.

– 3 days before your departure on vacation: Three days before leaving, it is important to disturb the water mass by dynamically brushing your pool. This action will allow the disinfectant to better act against bacteria and eliminate them more effectively. 

Finally, before the big day, remember to protect your pool by covering it with a tarpaulin with bars . The aim is twofold: to prevent bacteria and dirt from coming into contact with the water and to secure access to your pool.