This is how you use a large amount of Ascorbic Acid to treat staining in your entire pool
We understand the importance of preserving the integrity of your pool surfaces while treating stains
Continue to rub, wait, and check until the stain is gone
However, this is becoming less common as alternative metals – like titanium – are being used for newer pool
Calcium and salts can result in white deposits
Run the filter and add ascorbic acid (about one pound per 10,000 gallons) to the
Put the filter on circulate
Use 1 lb per 10000 gallons, with low chlorine and high pH (Adding the Ascorbic Acid will lower your pool pH level)
Ascorbic acid (yep! vitamin C) is a great product for removing mineral stains on vinyl pools, and it also works well on vinyl pool
Maintain good pool circulation3
Without a clean filter to do its job properly, the water will turn brown from fine dirt particles settling at the bottom of the pool
Generally, use 1 to 2 pounds per 10,000 gallons of water: * For above-ground pools: 1 pound * For in-ground pools with vinyl liners: 2 pounds
So if after shocking the pool the stains lighten, it’s likely organic
If the stain hasn’t disappeared, add more acid or let the pump run longer
Immediately start scrubbing the section with the acid mixture, paying careful attention to stains and algae spots
Step 8
mwpropane said: almost 2lbs citric acid on a 13k AG pool as it was much cheaper
Organic stains usually disappear quickly after shocking a pool or with direct applications of granular chlorine and brushing
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Plastic of course to prevent any breakage around the pool area where bare feet could end up with painful slivers in them–high quality so that the optional essential oils and vitamin C won’t or won’t be likely
Must use with Metal Free to prevent stain recurrence
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Mix the contents until it becomes a consistent paste
For deeper stains, you can tie the sock to the end of your telepole and use that in place of your brush head