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Manual pool cleaner how it works

Manual pool cleaners are used to collect dirt from the bottom of the pool and it is necessary to connect them to the skimmer to perform manual suction with the filter that retains the dirt as each meter of the bottom of the pool is vacuumed. It is a slow and efficient but exhausting process, in which you invest to have the best recreation that you can enjoy in summer.

Clean pool bottom manually

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Cleaning the bottom of the pool: an essential requirement

Firstly, Cleaning the pool bottom is absolutely necessary to maintain it at the best levels of hygiene and benefit all people by avoiding the risk of getting sick from bacteria, dirt or viruses.

Whether we have an in-ground pool or a large surface pool, we will need a suction pool cleaner to always keep the floor spotless.

It is also very convenient to maintain the operation of the entire pool system. Likewise, it is necessary that the purifier be used to filter the water and keep the pool ready for action.

Pool suction pool cleaner models

Dirt accumulates at the bottom of the pool and the only effective way to remove it is with these pool vacuums.

Two models of suction pool cleaners


What is a manual pool cleaner?

manual pool cleaner

Manual pool cleaners are used to collect dirt from the bottom of the pool and it is necessary to connect them to the skimmer to perform manual suction with the filter that retains dirt as each meter of the bottom of the pool is sucked.

If we have a surface pool and we don't want to spend a fortune, we can choose a manual pool cleaner.

So, when we have a manual pool cleaner a single person can program its functions and clean the background from the pool quite quickly.

For this process we require certain knowledge to be able to carry out a deep and professional cleaning that eliminates microorganisms and, therefore, contamination of the water to avoid risks to the health of bathers.

Also, don't worry, because you will realize that The greater your experience, the more quickly you will obtain the expected result.

In order to carry out this manual cleaning, you must have an instrument or vacuum cleaner which we move ourselves with some effort. In this way, we will be able to manually remove dirt from the entire bottom of the pool.


Recommended frequency for vacuuming the bottom of the pool

manual pool cleaner

General rule for cleaning the bottom of the pool

Dirt from the bottom and surface of the pool is removed at least once a week; so that when using the manual pool cleaner we guarantee optimal hygiene conditions and in this way everything is a little easier for us.


What will you need to do a manual pool bottom cleaning?

clean pool bottom manual

To clean the bottom of a pool and ensure its maintenance and cleaning correctly You must have all the appropriate utensils and products to ensure an ideal task.

It should be noted that it is also important to have good pool filtration equipment to be able to vacuum it well and keep the water clean.

Products necessary for cleaning pools

Mainly, in order to clean and maintain your pool, you will need:

manual pool cleaner
manual pool cleaner
pool cleaning kit
pool cleaning kit
pool leaf collector
pool leaf collector
self-floating pool hose
self-floating pool hose
pool brush
pool brush
pool telescopic handle
pool telescopic handle

Manual pool cleaner model

  • The pool cleaner that is used to carry out the complex process of cleaning the pool can really make a difference, in factors such as time, effort and in the end in costs, to facilitate the task and achieve a better way of how to clean the pool floor manually. .

Self-floating pool hose

  • Another great partner is a hose to carry water and clean the pool very little by little to leave everything very clean and use a pool cleaner for a removable pool or for an in-ground pool, because the bottoms of all pools must be clean to be able to use them.

Pool brush

  • If you decide to clean the bottom of the pool, remember that your best tool is the brush to remove all the dirt from the bottom and walls up to the water line.

How to clean the bottom of a pool

manual bottom sweeper

To keep the water in good condition, it is good to think about how to use the manual pool cleaner so that the pool cannot be bathed safely throughout the summer.

It is a decision that cannot be left until late.

Procedures prior to manually vacuuming the pool

To vacuum the pool, it is first necessary to leave it free of leaves, insects and all objects that may be floating on the water.

How to use manual pool cleaners

  1. First of all, you have to Disconnect the electrical current to the pool.
  2. Furthermore, you have to close the bottom intake valve and the skimmers valve.
  3. Only leave the suction or sweeper valve open.
  4. You have to place the selector valve in filtration mode.
  5. You have to connect the hose at one end to the socket that this pool cleaner incorporates.
  6. Once this is done, fill the hose with water so that we prevent it from taking in air.
  7. Once full, put the pool cleaner in the water and connect it to the suction inlet that the pool itself has.
  8. While the hoses are immersed in the pool vertically until they reach the wall.
  9. We can now start cleaning with enthusiasm, from one end of the pool to the other, passing the pool cleaner from the deepest part.
  10. Then, you can use manual vacuum equipment that must be used directly on each part of the pool to keep it clean. All of this must be done slowly and in straight lines.
  11. This is the way to prevent the water from becoming cloudy or removing dirt from the floor when you use the manual pool cleaner, since cleaning with very dirty water is a much slower process.
  12. If the water is sucked poorly or the water becomes dirty when passing through it, another problem arises and that is that the filter begins to work poorly and the suction work has to be stopped to wash the filter.

Clean the bottom of the pool with the Intex manual pool cleaner

It is worth mentioning as an essential detail that to use an Intex manual pool cleaner like the one that appears in the video At a minimum, a purifier with a minimum flow rate of 3.028 liters/hour is required.

Clean the bottom of the pool with the Intex manual pool cleaner

Basic cleaning of the bottom of a very dirty pool

Basic cleaning of the bottom of a very dirty pool

When you finish using the manual pool cleaner

Problem that may appear when cleaning the background manually

  • If water stops coming out of the impellers or a small amount comes out, the filter is probably saturated, so it is recommended that you clean it first.

Recommendations when finishing cleaning the pool glass

  • We recommend that whenever you finish vacuuming the bottom you also clean the filter to avoid possible damage to the pump.
  • On the other hand, it also cleans the skimmer filter.

How to install a manual hydraulic pool cleaner

Also, you can use a hydraulic pool cleaner that works under pressure from the main pump, which generates a considerable amount of water to suck up the dirt and you must be very attentive to its operation.

Then, always with any of the pool cleaner methods, you should clean the filter to eliminate the sand that accumulates and test that everything works well.

How to install a hydraulic pool cleaner

Next, you can see a start-up tutorial that explains how to install a hydraulic pool cleaner from the Zodiac MX8/MX9 Range.

How to install a Zodiac MX8 and Mx9 hydraulic pool cleaner?

Click on the title to learn information on how to clean the bottom of the pool without a purifier (very suitable in cases of flocculation).

The detailed process is very carried out when we have to flocculate the pool because when we add flocculant to the pool we should not pass the water through the filter.

Clean pool bottom without purifier


Automatic pool cleaning

Recommended products: automatic and electric pool cleaner