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How to Get Sand Out of Your Swimming Pool
Want to keep your swimming pool water as hygienic as possible? At 1st Direct Pools, we sell a range of swimming pool chemicals to help make your pool cleaner.
But no matter how clean you keep the water, you will need to deal with all sorts of debris, such as leaves, that get into your pool.
You may be wondering, how does sand of all things keep getting in the water and how do you get it out? We share some ways you can keep your pool sand-free below.
To get rid of sand, first, identify the root cause of the problem. There are numerous ways sand can enter your swimming pool, for example:
If there’s only a small amount of sand in your pool, the most likely explanation is that the wind dropped it in the water. This is possible even if your pool isn’t surrounded by sand as the wind can pick up sand particles and carry them for longer distances than you may expect.
However, if there’s a significant amount of sand accumulating at the bottom of your pool, there are probably other causes.
It might be yellow pool (or mustard) algae that’s plaguing your pool water instead of sand. This substance somewhat resembles sand due to its yellowish-brown colour, but there are ways to distinguish it.
Scoop the substance up and observe how it reacts; if it forms a thick cloud in the water, then it is algae. Out of the water, sand typically falls apart even when wet and won’t remain in small clumps like mustard algae.
Yellow algae usually only develop in freshwater climates or warm water, yet there is still a risk it could develop in your pool. To combat this, take a look at our guide on algaecide to give your pool a deep clean.
Sand filters are necessary to remove small particles of debris like sand from your pool water. However, if you’ve been noticing sand in your pool, your filter could be broken and in need of repair before you start cleaning.
Take a look below for some ideas on how to get rid of sand in your pool.
Now that you’ve identified the sand’s source, here are some solutions.
The first and most simple step is to sweep up the sand with a brush, especially if there’s a lot of it. Use a pool brush to sweep the sand into one area and scoop it out of the pool.
Alternatively, if you want less hassle, consider getting an automatic pool cleaner to do the job for you.
Use a vacuum to give your pool a deeper clean than a brush may do to get rid of sand. A sure-fire way to rid yourself of sand, swimming pool vacuums are attached to the pump and filter filtration system and create suction to draw debris into the filters.
A swimming pool cover is an excellent solution as it can both retain heat and reduce how much debris falls into the pool while it’s out of use. Furthermore, a protective cover will eliminate other causes (such as wind), indicating that the problem is coming from inside the pool.
If you've eliminated all other causes, it’s time to look into general filter maintenance. Your filter is possibly dysfunctional because some parts are broken and need repairing or even replacing.
For pool owners who don’t have much experience with fixing pool filters, we recommend getting in touch with a professional to assist you.
Although, if your filter is brand new, this is an unlikely outcome as sand media usually only needs to be replaced every five years or so. It may just need a good backwash to dislodge any debris.
If you need any more guidance, be sure to get in touch with our expert team, who are always happy to help.
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