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VINYL LINER CARE & MAINTENANCE

1. Always maintain your swimming pool water at the proper levels:

pH between 7.2-7.8, ideally 7.6

Total Alkalinity 80-150 ppm, preferably 125 ppm

Calcium Hardness approximately 175-300 ppm*

*Simple Blue users- 300-500 ppm

Free Chlorine residual between 1.0-3 ppm

2. Do not let the pH of the water drop below 7.2. A low pH level can cause the liner to form

wrinkles. Maintaining a proper Total Alkalinity level will help stabilize your pH reading.

3. You should avoid using hydrochloric (muriatic) acid to adjust pH or Total Alkalinity. Use a

pH Minus (sodium bisulphate) unless you have extremely high Total Alkalinity, in which

case you would need to follow the recommendation of a staff member closely to avoid

damage to pool liner.

4. Have your water tested

at our store for the presence of dissolved metals or excess

minerals that may be present from your water source. ALWAYS have your water tested

PRIOR to adding chemicals, as any dissolved metals in the water can cause staining of

the walls and bottom of your pool liner when combined with chemicals.

5. Always follow exact manufacturer’s recommendations when adding chemicals to your pool.

If directions require diluting or dissolving a chemical, be certain that you follow these

directions. Concentrated chemicals near the waterline or pool floor can cause bleaching of

the color or pattern and/or damage to the liner. Don’t mix chemicals together or add into the

pool at the same time. Combinations of chemicals that, alone, would not have an affect on

your liner can be detrimental when combined. Water should be circulating when chemicals

are added, unless otherwise directed.

6. When closing your pool for the season always let the water circulate for several hours

(follow closing chemical directions) after the final addition of chemicals before shutting

down the system. Even liquid chlorine can become concentrated in the water at the deep

end of your pool and this can cause bleaching of the liner’s color.

7. Be sure all organic debris (leaves, worms, etc) are removed from the pool bottom prior to

closing to prevent staining of the liner. Always close your pool with a properly sized winter

pool cover that fits tightly around the entire edge of the pool to prevent the accumulation of

debris that can cause staining. DO NOT use cinder blocks or other sharp edged, heavy

materials to hold down the winter cover, use only water tubes or an anchored safety cover.

8. Do NOT use abrasive cleaners or cleaning tools such as scouring powders, steel wool

pads or sharp bristled brushes on your liner. Use only a recommended tile and vinyl

cleaner to clean the water line.

9. DO NOT drain your pool (other than directed for winter closing). Your pool should remain

filled with water at all times.

10. TIP: It’s a good idea to always leave your vacuum head or maintenance brush attached to

your vacuum pole. A pole with an open end (nothing attached) can cause a puncture or

damage to the liner if it ends up in the pool.