Cleaning your pool starts with skimming the leaves from the surface of the pool. By skimming the pool it will eliminate the need to manually vacuum the pool or for a pool cleaner to remove them.

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2. Simple Pool Cleaning Guide
∙Who said that maintaining a swimming pool is only for
professionals? You can clean your swimming pool on your
own, which will save you big money. Hiring professional pool
cleaners to keep your pool clean could be very costly. You
can always perform this responsibility on your own.
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3. ∙If you do not have the tools essential for
maintaining your swimming pool, then
visit mypool.com or you local pool supply
store. The essentials are: A essential
Pole, Brush, Skimmer Net, Vacuum Head,
and Vacuum Hose. While all of these
items can be bought on-line we would
recommend your local pool store for the
pole, due to its large size as It is fairly
expensive to ship. The other items can
easily be combined and shipped at
MyPool.com. we have a large selection
to choose from.
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4. Cleaning your pool starts with skimming the leaves from the surface of the pool. By skimming the pool it
will eliminate the need to manually vacuum the pool or for a pool cleaner to remove them. There are
generally two types of nets one for skimming (skimmer net) and the other for removing debris on the
bottom of the pool (leaf rake). I prefer the leaf rake because it has a larger opening and with a fine mesh bag
it can be used for skimming and removing debris on the bottom of the pool.

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The second most important thing is to brush the pool. Brushing frequently helps prevent algae growth
and helps the filter remove unwanted debris by stirring up the debris. When selecting a pool brush
consider the surface of your pool. Never use a stainless steel brush on a Vinyl or Fiberglas Pool. For
vinyl and fibber glass pools consider an all plastic brush or a metal backed brush with rounded edges or
an all plastic brush with nylon bristles. Regular brushing, perhaps as little as once a week, will help keep
the pool looking great.

6. ∙ Vacuuming your pool is perhaps the most time consuming task when it come to maintenance of the
pool. Performing steps one and two will certainly help reduce the need to vacuum the pool on a regular
basis. There are two types of pool vacuums, manual and automatic. Please read automatic pool
cleaners for further information. For manual vacuuming of your pool, you will need a hose and a manual
vacuum. When considering a hose, measure the distance from where your hose would connect to the
pool to the farthest point of the pool and add at least five feet to this measurement. The important thing
to consider when selecting a vacuum is the width of the vacuum. Larger widths will require less passes
of the vacuum. For most residential pools 14 inches is adequate.
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7. ∙An often overlooked part of pool maintenance is
regular cleaning of the pool tiles. Keeping the
tiles clean will help prevent leaves and other
debris from sticking to the tiles. A small amount
of dish detergent (1-2 drops) can help keep those
tiles clean. For white deposits on the tile, a mild
cleaning with an acid may be required.
∙Don’t overlook testing your pool on regular
interval as your pool water requires to be treated
frequently to maintain its overall health and
clarity. Dull pool water is a consequence of poor
water chemistry. Run frequent water tests to
recognize what’s required to be improve your
water chemistry
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8. ∙A word about landscaping: Choose plants that do not shed. If possible, avoid plants with long leaves as
most automatic pool cleaners may have difficulty in dealing with them. Remember proper skimming of
the pool through the adjustment of the water level will greatly reduce the need to clean the pool. If
leaves are excessive a leaf cover may be necessary.
∙About Author:
∙Jack Genova is a Sales Manager at My Pool Inc. He is providing information about automatic pool
cleaners and Hayward Pool Vac Pool Cleaner Parts.
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