icky pool mess

[logancsmama]

It perhaps was not clear from my message... My pool is a simple 15 x 4 ft above ground model. My concern was for saving "the pool liner." The liner is covered in scale. The water will have to be drained; it's brown ( not green??) it smells horrible and it's disgusting. It holds approximately 5,300 gallons of water. I wanted to learn if there was a safer,( for the liner) simpler (for me) way of removing the scale from the liner. Having just received my master's degree, I found it helpful to watch many videos during my studies. Therefore, the suggested videos are greatly appreciated, and yes, I have a test kit. I also "fill" from community well water and it is extremely hard water. I did consider adding bleach this afternoon while I was out there with a nylon scrubbing pad and a CLR type lime scale remover, normally used in bathrooms. I did not know how much bleach to add for a pool that size, and it is about 2/3's empty from evaporation over the winter. Thank you for your reply and suggestions.

[logancsmama]

Please note my inquiry was in response to a response thread to someone that came up on Google when I did research to resolve my issue. What I wanted to "learn" was most likely the same response you gave these folks. I did not assume there was a simple 1-stop 'dump it in and you're all good' solution. I did however hope it was something better than me out there with a scrubby sponge for a week. You answered the other folks by saying: If it's what I think, you can go ahead and refill, and start your pool. I can help you get rid of it over the next few weeks, without damaging your pool. You do NOT want to use a heavy brush, or acid, on a vinyl liner.

Ben