5 Things to Know About Pool Brush Bristles

Match bristles to your pool surface Nylon is for vinyl liners and fiberglass. Stainless steel is for concrete or gunite (plaster). Using the wrong type damages the finish.

Nylon brushes are safe for soft surfaces They clean without scratching vinyl or fiberglass. Wire bristles will tear the liner and leave permanent marks.

Stainless steel removes tough buildup on concrete It handles algae and mineral deposits that nylon cannot. Use 304 grade or better to avoid rust stains on the plaster.

Skip brass grout brushes They wear down quickly and leave metal bits in the water. They are not worth the trouble.

A wrong brush ruins your pool finish faster than algae Choosing bristles based on price instead of surface leads to costly damage.