How Do I Clean My Metal Pool That Is Full of Bugs?

Filled Pool

• 1

  Attach the pool pole to the skimmer net.

• 2

  Walk around the pool and remove bugs from the surface of the water with the skimmer. Pull the net from the water and shake it in the grass to get the bugs off the net.

• 3

  Check the skimmer basket, if your pool has one, and empty it.

• 4

  Attach the pool vacuum to the pool pole and pool pump according to the directions.

• 5

  Move the vacuum around the bottom of the pool to remove any bugs that have sunk to the bottom.

• 6

  Run the filter and pump regularly and add the necessary chemicals to keep the water clean and free of bacteria.

• 7

  Use the pool often. Bugs will not live where they will be disturbed regularly.

Empty Pool

• 8

  Add about 2 inches of water to the bottom of the pool and mix with a small amount of dishwashing detergent.

• 9

  Attach the pool brush to the pool pole and clean the walls and bottom of the pool.

• 10

  Lower a sump pump into the pool and remove the water.

• 11

  Rinse the walls and floor while removing the water until there is no more soapy residue.

• 12

  Fill the pool and perform normal pool cleaning with chemicals to keep the water clean.