Manual swimming pool vacuum cleaners are ideal for new pool owners. They are easy to install and you can have them up and running in no time. And they are not expensive, with pool vacuums available from just €15.
The floor cleaners are made of solid plastic, so they do no break easily. However, floor vacuum cleaners are susceptible to wear and tear. After a few seasons, chlorine and other products in the water will affect the rigidity of the cleaner, making it more brittle. More information about the different types of pool vacuum cleaners can be found here.
The only major drawback of a manual pool vacuum cleaner is that it is very time-intensive. You can easily spend an hour's work cleaning an 8 x 4 m swimming pool just one time. If the pool is very dirty, you will have to let the dirt settle on the bottom again, meaning that you have to vacuum several times before the pool is finally clean.
Pool robots are the solution for those who are fed up with vacuuming. They are very easy to use and are fully automatic. You hardly have to do any maintenance and the robots are very durable. An average pool robot will last 15 - 25 years.
The big advantage of a pool robot is the huge amount of time it saves. Using a pool robot means you no longer have to spend an hour or more vacuuming, giving you more time to enjoy your pool.
The only disadvantage is the purchase price. A good pool robot can easily set you back €1000. Fortunately, the maintenance costs are negligible. Renewing the filter media every 3 years is all that’s needed to maintain top performance. If you want to find out more about these pool robots, go to this page.
