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Cleaning
Depending on your usage, you should make cleaning your fibreglass slide a regular ordeal—ideally on a weekly basis. Annually, at the very least. Fibreglass slides gather dust, dirt, accumulate oils, and other pollutants on the surface and on the ladder. With pool slides, ladders can start to rust or develop scale from the pool water. Cleaning your slide regularly also means that it will keep its glossy finish. Keeping it glossed will prevent cracks from occurring which can escalate into rendering your slide unusable.
Cleaning Tips:
✔ For regular cleaning, use a soft-bristled ...
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Cleaning
Depending on your usage, you should make cleaning your fibreglass slide a regular ordeal—ideally on a weekly basis. Annually, at the very least. Fibreglass slides gather dust, dirt, accumulate oils, and other pollutants on the surface and on the ladder. With pool slides, ladders can start to rust or develop scale from the pool water. Cleaning your slide regularly also means that it will keep its glossy finish. Keeping it glossed will prevent cracks from occurring which can escalate into rendering your slide unusable.
Cleaning Tips:
✔ For regular cleaning, use a soft-bristled brush and mild detergent or automotive and marine soaps to keep the slide looking clean
✔ NEVER use an abrasive cleaner to clean your slide—they can strip the finish on the slide and even cause microscopic tears which can grow with use
✔ A good option is something like dish soap (eg. Morning Fresh) and a small cloth
✔ To remove water spots and mineral deposits (a white chalky discolouration), use cut polishes, rubbing compounds, finish waxes, or any combination of products. Always test the product first in an area out of sight. Be careful never to scrub too vigorously for fear of harming the slide’s finish
✔ Windex is a good way to polish slide surfaces as well as aluminium ladders
✔ DON’T use an abrasive scrubber like steel wool to clean the pool slide. Soft, lint-free cloths are the best option
✔ DON’T use Lysol, Pinesol, or vinegar to try and clean your slide. Any cleaner that is heavy in phosphates/nitrates is best avoided. Whatever you DO use, don’t overdo it and don’t let the cleaner make its way into the pool water
✔ Steel/aluminium ladders and legs can be cleaned with the same cleaner you used on your slide
✔ Wiping the steel legs with a soft, clean cloth and a little bit of glass cleaner is all it takes
✔ If you have scale buildup on your ladder, use a powder cleanser like Bon Ami that is mild and doesn’t scratch surfaces
✔ Choose a automotive or boat polish to keep the ladder’s sheen and fill in scratches—something like automotive cleaners/waxes or Turtlewax’s “white polish” finishing compounds
Pool Slide Cleaning Step-By-Step:
✔ Fill a 5 gallon bucket with water
✔ Tape opened garbage bag at the bottom of the slide to collect rinse water or use a floating bucket so the cleaner-laden water isn’t messing up the water chemistry
✔ Spray down the entire slide with your cleaner of choice
✔ Wipe down with a lint-free rag
✔ Dip new rag into water and wipe entire surface from top to bottom
✔ Use your chosen polish to cover cracks and scratches
✔ Buff out the polish with a clean lint-free rag
✔ Allow to dry for a few days to cure completely
✔ Rinse slide well
Do-It-Yourself Repairs
Part of pool slide care is being aware of any damage and being able to repair problems as they manifest themselves. Catching damage early is key in minimizing its effect and lessening the chance that it becomes unfixable. This is true of pool slides, too.
Scratches/Scratches
Light scratches in the surface can usually be polished out with a good plastic cleaner or a gel gloss. Think a really good cut and polish for your car! Just follow the instructions on the label, using a clean cloth to apply the polish and buff into the affected area.
Ladder/Legs
If you get rust that develops on steel or aluminium legs, touch them up with Rustoleum products to stop the problem before it escalates. You can even buy a matching paint from the manufacturer to cover the rust spots.
Major Cracks in the Surface
Newer versions of pool slides rarely crack when they’re rotomolded or made of acrylic. If they do, it is fixable. You will need a plastic welder and PE plastic, which can be purchased in rods and then melted into the crack, sanded, and polished.
Fiberglass slides have a greater chance of cracking, usually when the Gelcoat surface gets tears and turns into a crack. You can purchase Gelcoat repair kits or you can contact someone like a local boat repair company to completely recoat your slide.
Additional Tips
Make sure no one uses your slide above the recommended weight limit, typically anyone over 100kg. This can cause bends in the slide legs and may cause harm to them and/or the equipment.
If you have a saltwater pool, indoor pool, or pool near the ocean, it’s recommended that you rinse it off almost daily with clear water to remove salt and scale buildup.
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