How to Vacuum a Pool

All you need is a Pool Vacuum head, a Telescopic pole for extra reach, an extended House so no corner goes unchecked, and if you're feeling fancy try out the optional Skim vac or Vacuum plate.

1. Connect the vacuum head, hose, and telescopic pole.

Make sure the pump is working - otherwise all that vacuuming would be pointless! Finally, secure with a clamp if needed so no part slips away from its assigned duties

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2. Remove air from the hose

Submerge the vacuum head and the hose in your pool, then press one end of the vacuum hose against a return jet – this will push out all the air! Keep an eye on it; once you don’t see any more bubbles rising, you know it's done and ready for cleaning.

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3. Connect the vacuum hose

Attach your vacuum hose to the skimmer using a vacuum plate. If you don’t have the vacuum plate then take the skimmer basket off, block off the end of the hose with your hand and insert it into the hole in the bottom of the skimmer. Make sure is firmly in place. (Some pools have a cleaner suction port in the pool, you can also connect the hose to it instead of the skimmer)

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4. Select a filter valve setting

Set the multiport valve to "Filter" when you want a light vacuum. If you need something more intense just switch it to “Waste”. But wait - remember that drained water has to go somewhere, refill as you clean, refill your pool with a garden hose so that the water level stays even.

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5. Vacuuming

Give it a slow and steady vacuuming with linear passes, treat vacuuming like mowing a lawn. The dirtier the pool is, better get ready to empty the pump basket every now and then - but don't worry because this will let you have crystal clear waters.

If you find your vacuum's head stuck, turn off the pump for a few seconds. If you experience cloudy water, don't worry - just give it a few hours. When the dust has settled (literally!), come back and vacuum up any remaining debris so your pool is crystal clear!

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6. Vacuumed to perfection and final touches

It's time for the finishing touches! Ensure no debris remains in the skimmer and pump basket. If you made changes to filter settings earlier - now’s when they need changing back. Finally, grab a brush attached to a pole and give your swimming spot an extra sparkle by scrubbing its floor and sides with pride. Last, if you used the “filter” setting you should clean your filter

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to clean a pool filter

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More to know:

.You don't need to remove your skimmer basket when vacuuming, just use a vacuum plate.

.If you notice that the dirt is coming back into the pool while vacuuming, turn your filter to “waste”

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What if have a Robotic Pool Cleaner?

Don't let your robotic pool cleaner give you a false sense of security! While it can help with daily maintenance, heavy debris needs to be regularly removed, or else algae and water quality issues could arise. Manual Vacuuming is the perfect solution for keeping things spick-and-span and preventing future headaches.