Although most robotic cleaners will state that they work on any pool surface, there are some robotic cleaners that I would not recommend with a vinyl liner. Aquabot cleaners, the traditional type, have a small risk of damaging a vinyl liner when parts wear out.
In this regard, can you use a robotic pool cleaner on a vinyl pool?
Pool Type Compatibility
The first and most crucial feature of robot pool cleaners is whether they are made for vinyl liners. Robot vacuums made for concrete surfaces cannot be used unless the manufacturer expressly states that they can be used in vinyl pools.
Correspondingly, will bleach hurt my pool liner?
High concentrations of chlorine (above 1.5 ppm) will attack the liner and bleach it, thus damaging it. Any level below this range will weaken its ability to kill off bacteria. The addition of chlorine to your pool water has to be done in a careful manner.
What is the best cleaner for a vinyl pool?
Based on our experience, looking after thousands of customer pools, we realize that there is simply one pool cleaner that we will recommend, with ease of heart, for a vinyl pool: The Hayward PoolVac XL.
How do you get stains out of a vinyl pool liner?
What do you use to clean a vinyl pool liner?
Mix vinegar, baking soda and hot water in a bucket. Use a mop to clean the liner. This will kill mold and mildew and leave the liner clean and fresh smelling.
How do you clean a dirty vinyl pool liner?
Combine one part chlorine bleach and one part water. Use a spray bottle or a small garden sprayer to apply the bleach cleaner to the liner. Let the cleaner dry on the liner so it can remove the stains. You can clean any spots on the liner while the pool is full by applying the cleaner above the water line.