Practical Guide to Cleaning and Maintaining an Acrylic Swimming Pool

Test the water pH (7.2-7.6) and residual chlorine (1-3 ppm) daily. Prioritize the use of an ozone or ultraviolet disinfection system to reduce the corrosion of the acrylic pool panels caused by chlorine.Use a microfiber cloth and neutral detergent to clean the surface of the acrylic pool. Use a vacuum suction head to clean the underwater part. In case of oil stains, use isopropyl alcohol. To remove scale, use a 1:10 citric acid solution. Avoid using steel wool or other hard tools that could scratch the acrylic pool's smooth surface.

Every month, acrylic swimming pools need a deep maintenance. After draining the pool water, use polishing paste and a low-speed grinder to repair minor scratches on the surface (depth <0.1 mm), while carefully checking the welded seams for signs of de-glueing. Every year, invite a professional team to carry out comprehensive maintenance using diamond pads for step-by-step polishing. For outdoor acrylic swimming pools, apply a UV protective agent to restore anti-ultraviolet performance and prevent yellowing of the panels.

Contact with chlorine rinse agents, acetone, and other solvents is strictly prohibited for acrylic swimming pools. The water quality regulator needs to be fully dissolved along the wall of the pool and slowly poured in to avoid excessive local concentration of corrosion plates. In addition, outdoor acrylic swimming pools need to be equipped with awnings or anti-UV covers. In areas prone to freezing in the winter, the pipelines need to be emptied to prevent structural damage to the acrylic swimming pool due to temperature differences.

Shallow scratches on acrylic swimming pools can be repaired with toothpaste and a soft cloth. Medium-depth scratches require the use of an acrylic swimming pool repair kit according to the instructions. For mild yellowing of acrylic swimming pools, a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution can be used. If the yellowing is severe, the acrylic swimming pool surface containing a UV stabilizer sheet needs to be replaced. In general, the annual maintenance cost for a 100-square-meter acrylic swimming pool is about 5,000–8,000 yuan. Regular maintenance can extend the service life of an acrylic swimming pool to more than 20 years.