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 fiberglass pool. 

To maintain a shell pools 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),stainscan form at the waterline. Thesestains, if not cleaned properly, can give the impression of an poorly maintained or even neglected pool. How to identify them?

– If you observewhite spotson thewaterline, this is surely due to the presence of limescale in your water. The presence of limescale can be explained in particular by sudden changes in temperature, atmospheric pressure, or pH.

– Are thereyellow spotson yourfiberglass pool? This phenomenon often appears when there are sunscreen residues in the water.

– Finally, if there are spots brunettes on the shell pools polyester, this means algae have formed. Generally, this type of task manifests when 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 shell pools. 

Manual cleaning

First, manual cleaning, which requires reducing the water level by a few centimeters. In addition to eliminating certain chemical products 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, anystainswill be more visible. To get rid of them, simply brush the corners, steps, as well as the walls and the bottom. To do this, equip yourself with a sponge or a brush attached to a telescopic pole and use acleaning productor white vinegar.

Automatic cleaning

The other option isrobotic cleaning, which involves using arobotic pool cleanerto automatically clean your pool. Particularly fast and convenient, therobotic pool cleanercan suck up debris from the bottom of your pool and clean the pool walls as well as thewaterline. All this, without any effort on your part!

However, it is recommended to perform a manual cleaning of thepool shelltwice a year in addition to robotic cleaning. This will allow for a more thorough cleaning of the pool floor and walls.

In summary, for a body of water to remain healthy and clean, nothing beats a bit of elbow grease, combined with maintenance products and effective accessories. You can find many on the market cleaning and disinfecting products designed to eliminate the water line stains.

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 maintain thecleanliness of your poolandprevent stainsand dirt, the key lies in anticipation. With our maintenance schedule, simplify your life and consult the steps to follow throughout the year, month after month.

Keep in mind that there are two events conducive to the appearance ofstains on your hull: seasonal changes and holiday departures. 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 proceed with apool start-upby 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 worried aboutpool maintenanceduring an extended absence, you've come to the right place. Here are the steps to follow to ensure you find your pool in good condition upon your return from vacation.

– 15 days before your departure on vacation: start by performing tests to evaluate thewater quality. To do this, install apool regulatorinside your pool to monitor 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 adjust 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 D-day, remember to protect your pool by covering it with aslatted cover. The objective is twofold: to prevent bacteria and dirt from coming into contact with the water and tosecureaccess to your pool.