POOL REVIVE
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Step 4

Brush the Pool

Algae and biofilm cling to walls and hide in corners. Brushing lifts them into the water where sanitizer and the filter can deal with them. Use a brush that's safe for your surface.

What You'll Need

  • Telescopic pole
  • Pool brush matched to your surface (see below)
  • Pump running

What To Do

  1. 1Start at the waterline and brush downward toward the main drain in overlapping strokes.
  2. 2Work around the whole pool: walls, then steps, benches, ladders, and behind lights.
  3. 3Spend extra time on corners, step edges, and shady spots — algae loves them.
  4. 4Finish by brushing the floor toward the main drain.
  5. 5On a very green pool, brush at least once a day while treating.

Photo Guide

Person brushing a pool wall with a long-pole brush
Long downward strokes, overlapping each pass. Demonstration image.
Skimmer net and nylon wall brush on a pool deck
Nylon bristles are safe for every surface.

Which brush for which surface

Vinyl liner
Nylon bristles only

Stainless brushes can tear the liner.

Fiberglass
Nylon bristles only

Steel can scratch the gel coat.

Concrete / plaster / pebble
Nylon for routine; stainless steel for stubborn algae

Follow your plaster finish installer's advice. Never use steel on painted surfaces.

What To Check

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