How do I clean the water line and get rid of that “bathtub ring”?
Another major contributor to shortening the life of a pool liner is dirt and grime at the water line of the liner. That “bathtub ring” is usually caused by the accumulation of airborne contaminants, combining with dirt, and body and suntan oils to settle on the liner and can be baked into the liner by the sun. If this line gets baked in, it acts on the vinyl to prematurely dry and crack it, especially in the “sun corner” of the pool. There is a simple and inexpensive way to reduce the problem. Routinely wipe the water line with a sponge to eliminate grime build up. If grime builds up has occurred, be sure to use only vinyl cleansers recommended by the manufacturer.Note: NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR PADS ON THE LINER. DO NOT USE GASOLINE, KEROSENE OR OTHER PETROLEUM PRODUCTS EITHER. THEY CAN CAUSE RAPID DETERIORATION OF THE LINER.Tip: A good, non-alcohol, non-petroleum based vinyl protective liquid applied to a clean vinyl surface will reduce grime build up and ultra violet deteriorat
