Hello Hello,
Our concrete pool deck is pretty grungy so we're going to pressure wash it tomorrow. The dirt comes off alright with a high-pressure hose setting, so I think our brand-new electric pressure washer (2030 PSI) will work great. Here's the thing: The washer recommends using special detergent or plain water. I want to use plain water because it won't mess up our supremely balanced pool chem. My husband bought some Scotts Outdoor Cleaner. It boasts "fast-foaming action" and seems to contain hydrogen peroxide as its main active ingredient. What kind of effect could this have on our pool if it gets in there? I don't want to take any chances, but my husband thinks I'm overreacting. (He has zero knowledge of or responsibility for the pool, but he also doesn't trust my intuition because "the manufacturer recommends...". He thinks that because the stuff is "safe for plants" it won't have any effect on our pool water.
) BTW, if I'm being unreasonable, please set me straight.
For reference, here's a link to the cleaner's label: https://www.scotts.com/sites/g/file.../Scotts/image/Scotts_Cleaners_1gal_Refill.pdf
On a side note, I plan to bring the pool up to shock level before the cleaning and hold it there for a day or two afterwards just in case any loose organics make their way into the water. That way, I can monitor my FC, CC, and OCL to make sure no nasties get a foothold. (I'm wishing we had done this when I was slamming right after opening, but procrastination is our household style.)
Urgh,
~Teany
Our concrete pool deck is pretty grungy so we're going to pressure wash it tomorrow. The dirt comes off alright with a high-pressure hose setting, so I think our brand-new electric pressure washer (2030 PSI) will work great. Here's the thing: The washer recommends using special detergent or plain water. I want to use plain water because it won't mess up our supremely balanced pool chem. My husband bought some Scotts Outdoor Cleaner. It boasts "fast-foaming action" and seems to contain hydrogen peroxide as its main active ingredient. What kind of effect could this have on our pool if it gets in there? I don't want to take any chances, but my husband thinks I'm overreacting. (He has zero knowledge of or responsibility for the pool, but he also doesn't trust my intuition because "the manufacturer recommends...". He thinks that because the stuff is "safe for plants" it won't have any effect on our pool water.
) BTW, if I'm being unreasonable, please set me straight. For reference, here's a link to the cleaner's label: https://www.scotts.com/sites/g/file.../Scotts/image/Scotts_Cleaners_1gal_Refill.pdf
On a side note, I plan to bring the pool up to shock level before the cleaning and hold it there for a day or two afterwards just in case any loose organics make their way into the water. That way, I can monitor my FC, CC, and OCL to make sure no nasties get a foothold. (I'm wishing we had done this when I was slamming right after opening, but procrastination is our household style.)
Urgh,
~Teany
