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How to Remove Copper Stains from Swimming Pools

Blue-green stains on your pool surface are clear sign that you have a copper problem. Maybe you've been using copper algicide or have a pool heater. Either way we'll show you the fast and easy way to remove your copper pool stains.

At a Glance

6

Steps

30
minute(s)
Easy

Difficulty

Step-by-Step

Step
1

Turn off your pump.

Turn off your pump system and bypass the timer.

Step
2

Lower chlorine to 0.3 ppm

Lower your chlorine reading to less than 0.3 ppm by either using chlorine nuetralizer or abstaining from adding your sanitizer for a few days.

Step
3

Lower pH to 7.2

Lower your pH to 7.2 by adding No Mor Muriatic Acid or liquid acid. You can add more as necessary.

Step
4

Add Super Stain Treat™

Add one (1) bottle of Super Stain Treat™ per 15,000 gallons of pool water.

Step
5

Brush

After 5-10 minutes brush the walls of the pool. One good brush over the wall should be fine. 

Step
6

Rebalance

Slowly rebalance your pool. Once your pH is above 7.2 you can turn on your pump.

What You’ll Need

  • Super Stain Treat™ Stain Remover
  • No Mor Muriatic Acid™ or Liquid Acid
  • Chlorine Neutralizer (sodium thiosulfate) (optional)
  • Brush attachment

Extra Tips

  • For widespread staining, dissolve Super Stain Treat™ in a bucket of water and pour it around the pool. This will help give an even finish.
  • Don’t run the filter or allow the pump to kick on if your pH is below 7.2.
  • Don’t add lots of balancers or shock at one time. This can cause staining.
  • Lower your Total Alkalinity relative to your water hardness according to the Hamilton Index™
  • Avoid shocking more than necessary. Shocking can lead to metals dropping out of the water and staining.
  • When using a non-liquid balancing chemical (such as pH increaser or granular acid), dissolve it first and pour it around the pool. This will minimize the chances of metal staining.
  • Avoid using copper and silver-based algicides that lead to staining.
  • Consider using a preventative stain treatment such as Pool Stain Treat® to keep stains from returning.

 

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