Quote Originally Posted by waterbear View Post
Pools are like teeth. If you don't brush them enough they can get yucky.
In both cases brushing helps break up biofilms! In your mouth it's called plaque. On your liner it's what makes it feel 'slimy'. The chlorine in your pool is like an antiseptic mouthwash. It kills germs (algae) but doesn't do much against plaque (biofilm) without brushing and flossing.
Hehehe......good one. My mother is a Dental Hygienist so I know exactly what you are talking about! She made dang sure all us kids developed good brushing/flossing habits.

Hmmm.....since adding borates and polyquat to my routine several seasons ago, I never get a slick liner. Perhaps my automatic cleaner has been taking care of the "brushing" for me?

I promise I'll try to do better, Mom. (LOL!)