Having a dip in your backyard pool during hot summer days is quite relaxing and rejuvenating unless you find that there is an excess of sand at the bottom of your pool.
Sand and debris accumulation could be due to various reasons:
- Strong winds can pick up and drop sand particles
- Damaged or cracked sand filter
- Uncleaned pool
- Accidental damage
If ignored for a long time, sand can make your pool unfit and unsafe for swimming.
Don’t worry!
Read this blog to know various ways to remove sand and dust from your pool so that you can enjoy swimming all summer long.
- Run pool filter and pump
The best way to remove suspended dust and sand from the pool is by running a filter and pump at the same time.
The pump allows free circulation of water through the filter, which further removes all impurities, fine particles, and chlorine smell when you use chlorine tabs and chlorine powders in your pool.
Make sure to run the pool pump and filter for at least 8 hours a day for effective results.
Pro tip:
To prevent sand and other dust particles from entering into your pool, cover it with an electric pool cover or install a pool enclosure when your pool is not used.
And when you have a clean and well-maintained pool, there is less need for running pool equipment, thus saving on electricity bills.
- Brush your pool
Take a brush and scrub the walls and corners of the pool to loosen any debris and dust that may be accumulated on the sides.
Sweep all the debris into one spot and use a broom and dust-pan to collect the sand.
Make sure to brush your pool walls every week to keep them sparkling clean while the pump is off.
- Vacuuming
A vacuum removes the debris that collects at the pool bottom in the most efficient and safest manner. It is far more effective to remove suspended and floating particles. Not to mention, it saves your valuable time.
- Pool cleaners
Pool cleaners are a great option to remove fine sand particles from the water. There are different types of pool cleaners.
For instance, automatic cleaners remove debris from the pool and deposit it into the filter which further purifies water.
Other modern cleaners work independently and filter fresh water back into the pool.
- Backwash
A pool filter removes all impurities from the water and stores this debris. However, over time, it may get clogged and may not work effectively to remove sand from the pool.
When such a situation arrives, follow a few steps:
- Set the filter to “backwash” and turn on the pump to remove all deposits from the filter and flush them into the waste pipe
- Change the filter setting to “rinse”
- Wait for some time and set the filter to “closed”
- Clean the leftover debris and adjust the original settings of the filter
Bonus tips
To ensure your pool remains free from all impurities and contaminants, follow a few pool care tips:
- Regularly clean your pool
- Use a skimmer to remove dead leaves and debris
- Scrub the sides of your pool
- Maintain pool chemistry
- Vacuum your pool
- Add shock to your pool
In the end…
Don’t ruin your swim time just because there is sand in your pool.
By implementing any of the above-mentioned methods, you can easily get rid of dust particles and enjoy the pool season with your loved ones.
