Pool storage and odor

[Lynn62]

Hi,

Thank you for welcoming me.

[aylad]

Lynn,
I'm just guessing here, but I think the talc might be the problem. Talc absorbs moisture, which is why it is good for keeping things from sticking. However, that means it will absorb any moisture from the liner and then trap it all in one place to breed bacteria until you unfold the pool again in the spring. I don't know what to do to get rid of it, other than trying a paste of water and baking soda to scrub it down with, and see if that helps.

[Lynn62]

Hi,
Thank you for your advice. I think the smell is the rubber or vinyl of the pool..the smell outside is finally gone!
I put it back in its original box and sealed it. So far I can't smell anything. Next year I am leaving it up for the winter! .......
I will winterized it.....too much work taking it down. I like this forum....everyone is so helpful!

Thanks again, Lynn