How to Clean a Concrete Pool

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Drain pool and periodically spray sides of pool to loosen dirt and grime.

   A 5 gallon (18.9 L) bucket works well for carrying the debris up and out of the pool.
   
   Small pails can bail the remaining water into the 5 gallon (18.9 L) bucket for removal. , of home improvement center), 1/2 cup laundry powder, 1 US-quart (950 ml) laundry bleach, 3 US quarts (3,000 ml) warm water.
   
   Makes 1 gallon (3.8 L). ,, Time is the magic ingredient. , Do not let the solution stay on the surface too long.
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   Step 2: Once empty

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   Step 3: physically remove debris with shovels and brooms

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   Step 4: using hose with power nozzle to wash dirt to the puddle.

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   Step 5: Cleaning solution: In a clean 2 gallon (7.6 L) bucket

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   Step 6: mix 1/4 cup TSP (TriSodium Phosphate powder

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   Step 7: available in paint dept.

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   Step 8: Wear protective gloves and long pants for the following: Wet the pool with hose

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   Step 9: then apply cleaning solution with a long handle brush to the walls and bottom of the pool.

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    Step 10: Let stand 30 minutes

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    Step 11: then brush from top to bottom

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    Step 12: using additional solution as needed.

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    Step 13: Rinse with clear water

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    Step 14: and repeat as needed.

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