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Byline: Paul Roth
Q: Could you address pool stains? Our 3-year-old pool looks dirty all the time, and I'm guessing it is iron stains.
A: First, be sure of what you have. Is it an iron stain or something else? It is important that your water is maintained properly and in balance with all parameters falling within acceptable limits. Is your test kit accurate? Make sure the reagents have not expired, which could produce incorrect readings and affect your ability to maintain proper water balance. New reagents cost less than $5 per bottle.
Have you tried a topical-stain kit to identify what you believe is a stain? The kits cost around $30 and can ...