Best Pool Cleaner

Pool Clarifiers are not meant to be used all season long, but are quite helpful at pool opening, after an algae bloom, or battles with cloudy pool water. Follow label directions, but most pools can be retreated after 5-7 days, with a lower dosage than initially used. When clearing turbid water conditions, remember to keep your pool water balanced properly and run your pool filter nearly 24 hours daily. Be careful not to overdose pool clarifiers, especially if you also use a metal sequestrant product in your pool. Too much clarifier in the pool can act as a dispersant instead of a coagulant, compounding your water problems! The terms are sometimes used interchangeably in other industries, but for swimming pools and spas, a Flocculant will attract suspended particles to itself, resulting in marble sized clumps that sink slowly to the bottom of the pool. The filter pump remains off during treatment, and after 8-12 hours a thick white carpet needs to be slowly vacuumed – t...

 Pressure-side Pressure-side pool cleaners connect directly to your pool’s pump system. They use the pressure provided by the water returning to your pool after it has passed through the pump, hence the name “pressure-side.” The pressurized water is used to push the cleaner forward, which turns the wheels. The motion of the wheels is used to create suction, which picks up debris, algae, and dirt. Since these cleaners collect material in their own filter bags, they don’t put any extra wear on your pump and filters, though they will need cleaning out after every cleaning cycle. They aren’t as easy to install as robotic cleaners, but they tend to be simpler to set up and operate than suction-side cleaners. However, they have a higher operating cost. They put more pressure on your pump, which causes it to work harder and consume more electricity. In some situations, they’ll also require an additional booster pump to get the pressure high enough. While most people with p...