The How-to Guide on Pool Vacuums

The How-to Guide on Pool Vacuums

A pool vacuum can make the task of cleaning and maintaining your pool much easier. Here is a guide on how to use and operate one.

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There's nothing better than swimming in your pool during the summer. But what if your pool is dirty?

Cleaning your pool is paramount for any pool owner. While swimming is loads of fun for your family and friends, safety is also key. And a dirty pool looks gross.

When dirt, debris, and other unwanted materials get stuck in your pool, you need to know how to use a pool vacuum.

This how-to guide will tell you anything related to pool vacuums. Vacuuming a pool isn't a task the normal person is taught. This guide will ease you into the world of pool cleaning so you'll see spotless results.

About Pool Vacuums

The hose of a pool vacuum creates suction through your pool's skimmer. This causes negative pressure, pulling water through the skimmer and back to the vacuum.

When this pressure is created, the vacuum pulls water in and then back into the skimmer. This is necessary so water stays in the pool.

While this process is occurring, the head of the vacuum is on the floor of the pool sucking up dirt and debris. This material is sucked into the skimmer, then the hose, and into the vacuum's sand filter.

Here are the steps to vacuuming your pool:

First Step

Attach the vacuum head to the pole.

Depending on the type of pool vacuum you own, there should be a label on the vacuum head and the pole where they should be attached.

Make sure you perform this step: the pole helps maneuver the vacuum in the deep end. 

Second Step

Attach the vacuum hose to the vacuum head.

This is also important: the vacuum hose needs to connect to the skimmer. Depending on the vacuum you own, there should be a labeled area to connect the hose.

Third Step

Lower the pool vacuum into the pool.

A best practice to keep in mind is both the vacuum hose and the vacuum head should be submerged. Keep the pole outside of the pool so you can easily hold it.

Fourth Step

Locate the filter skimmer.

This is where the water enters the pool. It should be on one of the sides of the pool.

Fifth Step

Plug the hose into the intake nozzle.

Water will be sent in through the hose. When water is coming in, you'll see bubbles rising from the vacuum head. You'll know water is completely filled when you stop seeing bubbles.

After this, your pool head should be flat on the pool floor.

Sixth Step

Switch to intake mode.

This is a setting on the filter nozzle. Guide the vacuum head on the pool floor. This will suck any dirt into the vacuum.

Seventh Step

When your pool is clean, you're finished!

When you're done, be sure you disconnect the vacuum hose from the filter and remove the vacuum head from the pool.

Every Pool Vacuum is Different

Be sure to always read the directions and instruction manual for your pool vacuum.

Having a pool is a luxury, especially if you live in a hot climate. But owning a pool requires upkeep. Dirt, debris, and other unwanted material usually end up in the pool. The best way to remove this material is to vacuum your pool.

The more you vacuum your pool, the more you can go swimming with your family and friends.