Cleaning Bottom of Intex 14 Round Pool

[Dstone84]

Does anyone have any cost efficient and effective ways of cleaning the bottom of their Intex above ground pool? We have the standard pump so I don't think the traditional vacuum would work? We are having a small party tomorrow and would like to get the pool clean as possible! In walmart I saw a manual vacuum where you attach to a pole, does anyone have any experience with those?


Thanks!

 

[jeffchap]

I've used a traditional vacuum before, but rather than running it back through the pump, start it siphoning and just let it run onto the ground. It'll have a surprising amount of suction. Then top off with fresh water.

 

[firststate]

I use the intex one that hooks to end of pole and connect water hose to it. It picks up the debris very well. You will have a hard time with small stuff like sand but it works.

 

[Richard320]

Put the kids in the pool and have them run around the edge and create a whirlpool before you pull them out. All the debris will settle in a pile in the center. Then you can siphon vacuum quickly and lose the l;east amount of water.

Also, for a big party, raise the FC 2 or 3 points above normal before people get in and again after they get out. And don't panic is the water looks a little blurry and CC rises after the party. It's only temporary if you've been good about maintaining things. It'll recover in a day.