Swimming Pool Stain and Scale Control: Why It Matters

One swimming pool water-care product worth considering is stain and scale control.

In this Sonco Pools & Spas training video, we explain what stain and scale control does, why metals and calcium can create problems in swimming pool water, and why this type of product may be especially useful for homeowners with well water or hard water.

The specific stain and scale product discussed in the video is Armor Guard.

What Does Pool Stain and Scale Control Do?

Metals in swimming pool water can contribute to staining. This is something you want to avoid on surfaces such as a fiberglass pool shell or vinyl pool liner.

Scale presents a different problem.

The video describes scale as the chalky, almost baby-powder-like residue that can be left behind when water has been sitting somewhere for an extended period.

Scale buildup isn’t something you want accumulating in your swimming pool because it can be hard on the pool heater and other swimming pool equipment.

How Stain and Scale Control Helps Pool Water

The purpose of stain and scale control is to help keep calcium, scale-forming material, and metals in suspension in the swimming pool water.

By keeping these materials suspended, stain and scale control can help prevent the staining and scale buildup discussed in the training video.

Stain and Scale Control for Well Water and Hard Water

This type of product is particularly worth considering if your swimming pool is filled with well water or if your home’s water contains a high level of hardness.

If metals, calcium, or hard water are concerns with your swimming pool, stain and scale control can be a useful part of your regular pool-water maintenance.

For more information about swimming pool water care, stain and scale control, or water testing, contact Sonco Pools & Spas at 815-654-7665.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does swimming pool stain and scale control do?

Stain and scale control helps keep calcium, scale-forming material, and metals suspended in swimming pool water. This can help prevent staining and scale buildup.

Can metals in pool water stain a fiberglass pool or vinyl liner?

Yes. The training explains that metals in swimming pool water can contribute to staining on surfaces such as fiberglass pool shells and vinyl pool liners.

What is swimming pool scale?

The video describes scale as a chalky, almost baby-powder-like residue that can be left behind by water. Scale buildup can be harmful to swimming pool heaters and other pool equipment.

Should I use stain and scale control if I have well water?

The training specifically recommends considering stain and scale control if you have well water because metals and other water characteristics can make stain and scale prevention particularly useful.

Is stain and scale control helpful for hard water?

Yes. The video recommends considering stain and scale control when there is a lot of hardness in the water at your home. The product helps keep calcium and other material suspended in the swimming pool water.