How to Vacuum a Pool
Choose between manual vacuuming, a rechargeable vacuum and a robot, with practical preparation and safe flow checks.
Everyday maintenance, common problems and considered buying guides, all in one place.
Choose between manual vacuuming, a rechargeable vacuum and a robot, with practical preparation and safe flow checks.
Understand how circulation, filtration and sanitiser work together, and identify weak flow and areas that need manual attention.
Identify waterline film, scale and staining, then clean pool tiles without damaging grout, glaze or adjoining stone.
Find out when a clarifier can help fine haze, how it differs from flocculant and what to check before adding it.
Confirm a high stabiliser result, identify ongoing sources and plan a controlled reduction without automatically draining the pool.
Use pH and total alkalinity together to plan a measured correction and avoid a cycle of adding acid and buffer.
Learn what calcium hardness tells you, why the pool finish matters and how to investigate recurring scale or an unexpectedly low result.
A practical family pool checklist covering active supervision, gates, clear water, equipment and emergency preparation.
Clean pool ladders and accessible fittings without scratching metal or damaging seals, and recognise loose fixings and corrosion that need repair.
Understand total dissolved solids, why salt pools read differently and when a high reading needs investigation rather than automatic draining.
Compare leaf rakes, suction cleaner canisters, skimmer baskets and robot filters, and choose the right option for a leafy pool.
Prepare an unattended or holiday home pool with a clear service schedule, equipment record and arrival checks for owners and guests.