Keeping Your Pool Clean Really Is A Simple Job!

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.

The surface of a pool can collect leaves, insects, and other debris. Clean it with a pool type leaf rake that has a net attached to it. There must be a long pole on the rake so you can cover the entire pool to pick up any surface debris.

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.

The water surface is clean so the next thing to do is to vacuum the bottom of the pool. Connect the hose to the vacuum and place the unit in the water. Adjust the hose so that it fills with water. You want do this so you can avoid the vacuum taking in air during the first few moments of cleaning. This will give your vacuum a longer cleaning life. Vacuum the bottom of the pool until it is sparkling clean.

Now for time purposes, I suggest brushing the sides of the pool and the steps after vacuuming the bottom. Although you are indeed throwing more dirt and debris into the pool, the alternative is that you have to wait for everything to settle to the bottom if you decide to brush first. It really just depends on how much time you have to dedicate to the cleaning process. If you do decide to brush the sides and steps first, simply let the dirt settle and then come back to vacuum in 30 minutes or so.

Point the brush head at downward angle and brush along the sides of the pool. Use a downward brushing method and keep the brush straight the whole time until you touch the pool bottom. Bring the brush back up to the surface with care. Repeat this method around all sides of the pool.

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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