How to Remove Sand in the Pool

A pool is a great addition to your home, but it requires cleaning and care to keep it clean and usable. Whether your pool is in-ground or above-ground, sometimes dirt, sand, leaves and other debris will find their way in. Some particles can't be cleaned by the pool pump, and will require a pool net or a vacuum. Sand on the bottom of the pool is often not able to be cleaned out by the filter, especially if it settles there and is not stirred up and circulating in the water. This will probably require using a pool vacuum, if you wish to clean all the sand and debris off the bottom of the pool.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pool vacuum
• Net

1. Get a pool vacuum with a hose long enough for you to reach all areas of the bottom of the pool without too much effort. It must be able to reach from the water inlet on the filter to anywhere you need to vacuum. The hose and the vacuum pole should be long and easy to maneuver if you need to reach the bottom or the far side of the pool.

2. Use your pool net to clean out the larger particles.

3. Remove any leaves, dead insects, and any other larger objects in the water or floating on top. These can sometimes get caught in your vacuum and reduce the suction or clog it, and they are much more easily removed by using the pool net. Some vacuums have a leaf attachments, which will stop leaves and other large objects from getting sucked into the vacuum.

4. Hook up your pool vacuum. Most pool vacuums work by attaching to the pool filter. You will have to let it run for a minute or so first to prime the vacuum and get rid of any air bubbles inside it. This will ensure that the vacuum will work properly and will have enough suction.

5. Watch the return valve to make sure there is no more air in the hose before you begin to vacuum. You have to keep the head of the vacuum underwater to maintain suction and to keep air from getting into the hose.

6. Vacuum the pool from the outside, or your feet may stir up the debris at the bottom, making it more difficult to remove completely. If the water is still, the sand and debris will settle to the bottom and it will be easier to see, as well as easier to pick up with the vacuum.

7. Keep the vacuum submerged, and begin in one corner and move to another. Try not to stir up the water more than you need to, especially if you are trying to remove lightweight particles that may get mixed with the water. Keep working your way over the entire floor of the pool until all the sand is removed.

References

• How Can I Remove Sand From My Pool?