Cleaning the pool is something we would love to leave to the professionals like the people do on television. The costs of employing a professional pool cleaning service can really add up over the course of the season making this an unattractive option for most. While it is not the best job in the world, keeping your pool clean is far from torture.

The water surface of your pool will collect leaves and other debris. Clean it with a pool type leaf rake that has a net attached to it. It should have a long pole on the rake so you can reach all around the pool to scoop up surface debris.

For the quickest clean up, you are going to want to start on the sides of your pool. Simply walk around the perimeter of the swimming pool a couple of times using your rake to collect floating leaves and insects. Be sure to stop and empty the rake of debris when it starts getting full so you do not let what you have already collected slip back into the water.

Point the leaf rake to the center of the pool and move the net up and down to clean the center. Pull the rake in direction of your body and verify that you keep the rake at an angle. This will help you trap and bring in any debris that is hanging out in the middle of the pool.

Vacuuming the bottom of the pool is the next step in the process. After first making sure to connect the hose to the vacuum and placing the unit underwater, you are going to need to siphon the hose so that it is filled with water. You do this so that your vacuum is not sucking air in the beginning as this can reduce the life of the unit. Then, simply vacuum the bottom of the pool until you are satisfied.

Now for time purposes, I suggest brushing the sides of the pool and the steps after vacuuming the bottom. Although you are indeed throwing more dirt and debris into the pool, the alternative is that you have to wait for everything to settle to the bottom if you decide to brush first. It really just depends on how much time you have to dedicate to the cleaning process. If you do decide to brush the sides and steps first, simply let the dirt settle and then come back to vacuum in 30 minutes or so.

Point the brush head at downward angle and brush along the sides of the pool. Use a downward brushing method and keep the brush straight the whole time until you touch the pool bottom. Bring the brush back up to the surface with care. Repeat this method around all sides of the pool.

Guess what? You have just cleaned your pool easily and all by yourself. That wasn't too much of hassle. Right? It is in your best interests to clean periodically to avoid massive debris build up. Take heed of the steps listed above and your pool will be clean and your pocket book won't be strained.