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Gunite/Marcite Pool Acid Washes

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Gunite and Marcite are two of the most common materials used in the interior surfaces of residential swimming pools. Gunite comprises cement and sand. Both Marcite and Gunite swimming pools can be cleaned through a procedure known as acid wash. Acid-washing your swimming pool removes chemical stains, algae, and mineral deposits.

How Do I Wash My Marcite Pool
To acid-wash your pool, you must have all the water in your pool drained first. The draining should be done by a professional. South Bend Pool Services can help drain the pool water safely. We are one of the best pool repair services in South Bend, Indiana. If you prefer acid washing the pool yourself, you can come to us for the supplies you will require and the guidance on how to go about it.

To start your cleaning, wear the necessary safety gear. Start by scrubbing the walls and floors of the pool to remove the waste matter. Then, mix water and muriatic acid in a bucket until the bucket is almost full. 

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​Try a little of the mixture on the wall. As long as there is acid on it, it will bubble on contact. Pour this acid from the top of the wall and scrub it with a brush. When it runs to the bottom of the pool, neutralize it by adding soda ash to it, then pump it out of the pool. 

Rinse the pool. After doing this, you can now refill your reservoir with water. You may opt to resurface the pool with Gunite before filling it with water. Ensure the water's pH, chlorine, and acid levels are suitable for swimming. All this should be before putting the pool to work.

If the pool features a Marcite lining, the procedure is the same as the one you apply when the lining is Gunite. 

If your pool has a vinyl lining, don't acid-wash it, as this will damage it. To remove stains and algae from vinyl material, you use detergents that are designed to be used for vinyl pool linings. 
It isn't necessary to drain the water from a vinyl-lined pool. If the stains don't come out even after scrubbing with detergents, then it's wise to replace the vinyl lining. Acid washing corrodes the topcoat of cement, exposing the sand in the concrete mix, making the surface rougher. Acid washing also helps in eradicating hard-to-remove stains.

Cost of Washing a Pool 
The cost of acid washing a pool ranges from $ 0.42- $ 0.50 per square foot. Your actual price is dependent on job size, finish options, and conditions. This type of deep cleaning is only done every five to seven years.

Acid washing works. If you regularly clean your pool, you will only need to wash it deeply every five to seven years. Acid washing is harsh on the pool surfaces; hence not recommended to be done frequently.

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