Use the vacuum

Swimming pools are one of those things that make for a great backyard. They make summer more fun by allowing you to have family and friends over for a braai next to the pool. The last thing that most non-pool owners typically think about is pool cleaning and maintenance. It isn’t uncommon to find a lot of debris and leaves at the bottom of your pool, and without a pool vacuum it is almost impossible to get it all cleaned out. Of course, a pool vacuum doesn’t do you much good without a pool vacuum hose.

A pool vacuum hose isn’t anything like a normal house vacuum hose. A pool hose will undergo the extremes of internal water pressure, debris, and harsh chemicals; as a result it will need to bear up under all of these stresses. First you must decide on the proper length of the hose. You don't want it to be stressed. Another consideration for a hose is durability. Now you have to choose the correct adapters will help ensure you are able to connect the hose to your pool vacuum system. You might also consider purchasing a pool vacuum hose cuff. The hose cuff will allow the hose to spin thus speeding up your cleaning time as well as making it easier.

To ensure that your pool is safe and clean for all that will use it; make sure you know the proper way to use your pool vacuum. For those new to pool maintenance, remember to fill your pool vacuum hose with water from your pool prior to vacuuming. The pump in your pool is made to push pool water, not air. Forgetting this step could burn up your pump and require you to replace it.

Proper use of a pool skimmer prior to the vacuuming process will help eliminate pieces of debris that are too large for your vacuum to handle. Using the skimmer will decrease your vacuuming time and extend the life of your pool vacuum. It will also help to decrease the amount of repair work needed by removing items that could harm your system.

The number of times you will need to use your pool vacuum will depend upon a couple of things. Typically, high blustery weather and rainstorms deposit the most rubbish and rubble in swimming pools. Covering your pool when you aren’t using it will help in keeping your pool cleaner and allow you to spend more time enjoying your pool than hooking up your pool vacuum hose to sweep it clean.

Have fun vacuuming your pool and keeping it super clean.