Simple Steps To Cleaning A Swimming Pool Yourself

Cleaning the pool is something we would love to leave to the professionals like the people do on television. The costs of employing a professional pool cleaning service can really add up over the course of the season making this an unattractive option for most. While it is not the best job in the world, keeping your pool clean is far from torture.

To clean the surface of your pool, a leaf rake is employed. Now I am not talking about the kind of rake that you use to collect leaves with. A pool leaf rake uses a net on the end and is generally attached to a long pole that you can use to reach into the pool with.

For the quickest clean up, you are going to want to start on the sides of your pool. Simply walk around the perimeter of the swimming pool a couple of times using your rake to collect floating leaves and insects. Be sure to stop and empty the rake of debris when it starts getting full so you do not let what you have already collected slip back into the water.

For the middle of the pool, just stick the leaf rake into the center. You are going to want to have the net upside down for this. Then, just pull the rake towards you while keeping the head at a slight angle. Repeat until all surface debris has been removed.

Vacuuming the bottom of the pool is the next step in the process. After first making sure to connect the hose to the vacuum and placing the unit underwater, you are going to need to siphon the hose so that it is filled with water. You do this so that your vacuum is not sucking air in the beginning as this can reduce the life of the unit. Then, simply vacuum the bottom of the pool until you are satisfied.

Brush the walls on the side of the pool after you vacuum the pool floor. You might think you should do this before you vacuum because some debris will fall to the pool bottom. That could happen, but it is much slower when you brush first and wait for the debris to land on the pool bottom before vacuuming. If you have more time to spare then brush first. It is your choice. If you do decide to brush first then wait about a half hour after brushing to commence vacuuming.

You want to start with your brush at the side of the pool with the head facing downward and even with the tiles. Begin with a downward brushing motion but be sure that you keep the brush straight until you reach the bottom. Then, pull the brush back up towards you while carefully moving it over the width of the head. This way, you are certain that you are not missing spots. Repeat all the way around the pool until completed and then simply do the same for the steps.

Guess what? You have just cleaned your pool easily and all by yourself. That wasn't too much of hassle. Right? It is in your best interests to clean periodically to avoid massive debris build up. Take heed of the steps listed above and your pool will be clean and your pocket book won't be strained.

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