love it ! you are a genius i told my husband i thought if we swirled the water around in our very small stock tank we could clean it this way and thanks to this video i can show him i was right

Thank you so much for this video. We have been using this method almost everyday and it works. We have a 16 foot & 5 feet deep pool. This has been working great. Our pool is very clean.

Thanks for the tip mate. I have already bought 2 automatic vaccum cleaners and none worked in my filter pump. I saw lots of vídeos, mostly brasilian, and saw a lot of "solutions" that, though being cheaper, weren t so easy. I m very glad i saw your video. Tomorrow i will try it in my pool. I think my kid will enjoy both walking around the pool and getting it clean. Thanks

Just tried this in our 15ft above ground round. So glad I learned this fun trick!! Thx man!!

Oddly my wife did the same thing yesterday and today and it worked really well. Then your video showed up in my feed 😂😂😂

Had a horrible storm last night and pool was a hot mess. Was ready to close it down for the Summer , but this worked SO well! Just scooped everything in the middle into my net.

Oh my gosh!! We do this all the time for exercise and fun with the grandkids. Our pool is always clean when we’re in it because my husband is a freak about vacuuming it, what seems like, ALL the time. When we are making the “whirlpool, I never see but a very small amount of debris collect to the center, so I never thought of making it the method to “vacuum”. Now my husband can put down the vacuum and just pick up the screen. Thanks for opening my eyes a little wider Paul 👍🏻😊🇺🇸 haha

@royalbookshopper

4 жыл бұрын

I am a Buchanan, also! :-)

I use this method even when I’m vacuuming-makes it easier to do so! I’ve used this as well when I don’t want to vacuum too!

Not going to lie here.When he was speaking my first thought was "Ok what's this gubber got cooked up".Then he totally comes up with a brilliant solution to a common problem.Well done sir, well done!!

We had 6 kids in our family...my parents showed us how to make this fun, super strong whirlpool and then told us it was time to get out because it could get really strong. Not until I got my own pool as an adult did I realize she was making us do her dirty work!! Haha! Now....I make my kids do it. Great video!!!

@debraanderson7086

4 жыл бұрын

You made me laugh ! "Her dirty work " lol

This just save my day! I am raising three grandchildren and was just fussing over the price of vacuums and how i could budget for one.. thank you sir so much.. you just saved my sanity.

@PaulCape

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn't replace vacuuming, that still needs to be done, this is just a in in-between clean up. If your pool has a filtration system all you need is a hose, vacuum head and pole and you can manually vacuum it. Here's a video showing this. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pIWCtLmYe8SeqtI.html

Very cool, now that's how you enjoy, refresh & clean pool. Thanks for sharing...😷😷😷

Been using this method since I was a kid... works awesome!

Works! Thank you so much. New pool owner freaking out.

I figured that out too but your example tells me I’m not alone in this pool cleaning adventure.

Ok, I was skeptical at first but this really seems to work. Cant wait to try it.

Brilliant! This is also a good cardio work-out! Nicely done.

First there was Neil walking on the moon in July 1969. Then there was Paul running around in wet circles in July 2019, fifty years later, showing us all how to make a difference. Now Paul needs to plant a flag right in the middle of that whirl to secure his place in history!

@mitch1078

4 жыл бұрын

Love this comment :)

@PaulCape

4 жыл бұрын

Baaahaa, i can do that.

@Hailey_Go

4 жыл бұрын

I approve this message! 🤣

@merlcoblentz5081

4 жыл бұрын

🤣

@bootsyswife

4 жыл бұрын

I mean he has the flag hat, that counts

Your technique is cool, and so are you !

I figured this out last week. My kids did a whirl pool i went out to close up the pool and saw it all in 1 spot in the middle. Super ez skimming. Luvd it

I just got my first pool, and don’t want to spend money on a vacuum as it’s just a 10ft. I gotta say, this is absolutely genius. It looked like it worked so well for you! I think I will try this later today or tomorrow if these clouds clear!

@jamalabuassi7649

4 жыл бұрын

You’re gonna have to buy a vacuum anyways. Theres no way you can open a pool and keep it clean without a vaccum

This works great I've been doing that for about 6 years. I also keep a smaller vacuum system which consists of a couple Shop-Vac wands and vacuum head with some sump pump hose. Only need enough hose to go past the middle of the pool. Best part is I can grab it while I'm in the pool and be done in a minute.

Thank you! I didn’t want to spend money on a vacc after buying pool and chemicals! You’re the best! Can’t wait to try this!

@PaulCape

2 жыл бұрын

You still need chemicals.

This is so smart. Thank you so much for this video!

Thank you sir..! I haven't gotten a pool vacuum yet.. I think this will work for now.. Thanks again..! : )

@felecitabischoff5818

4 жыл бұрын

I dont have a pool vacuum either gotta have the kids try it tomorrow👍

Sir, you are brilliant! Thank you for sharing 😃

Thank you so much for the tip! Lifesaver!

Thanks Paul. My boyfriend and I are banging our heads to hook up an intex pool vacuum step by step when I stumbled across your video. This is pretty amazing. I guess our morning workout will take place in our soon to be clean pool. Much love stay safe everyone

@PaulCape

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's a quick clean, but a good vacuum is always better if time allows

To be honest I was not expecting the end result. That is a crazy how you are able to just get everything with the skimmer net.

Here is a man that is using his brain. nice dude.

@PaulCape

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, #SwirlOn

@iamkazie9401

4 жыл бұрын

@@PaulCape how do you like the ionizer does it work good i have an intex16×48 pool that sits in sunlight all day going through alot of chlorine been seeing alot of ads of this on the internet just wondering if worth the money THANKS from Chicago

@mitch1078

4 жыл бұрын

@@iamkazie9401 I have the ionizer and love it and chlorine free! just be sure to keep it in pool whenever pool is being used and clean the ionizer as it requires brushing every week or you can use ionizer cleaner they have so you can just soak it overnight and spray hose wash. Costco.com has it so you can easily try it out or return for any reason too.

@Executiveinvestments-

4 жыл бұрын

@@mitch1078 There is no way that ionizer produces enough sanitizer for the pool.

@mitch1078

4 жыл бұрын

@@Executiveinvestments- Yes it is according to pool size. I tested the water and it actually works. Most of the time it depends on the where the pool is setup. I set mine up in a very open area. Other setups may just require very little chlorine. Overall the ionizer reduces chlorine significantly...I would say 85-95%.

Wow, so simple, yet effective, thank you!

Been using this technique for yrs,I dubbed it the VORTEX.It is a good workout and once you get the water moving swiftly,you can move back to the wall and drink a cold beer while it winds down and all the trash collects in the center!

You are brilliant! Love your solutions

Thank you!!!! The pump we currently have won't support a vacume. Looks like a great project for the kids lol !!

What a great idea! Thanks for the tip! 🤩

This works very well, thank you 😊

Thank you......very effective......that was awesome 👍

I’m so trying this! So much more fun than vacuuming and it’s a little workout

I like that concept. We have a 30 feet round above-ground. This will work well, I'm sure. Thanks.

@mrs.jgreen7955

3 жыл бұрын

@Vivienne C. We have the same size pool as well. Have you tried this method? Did it work for you?

I don't have a pool yet but this is good info, thanks bud.

Yep.....been doing this for decades. I also use the siphon method to vacuum straight over the side of the pool rather than 'to waste'. You lose less water and the suction is great!

@PaulCape

3 жыл бұрын

I've done the siphon method too, it just didn't create enough suction for me. But it's great for getting big leaves out.

🙋🏻‍♀️ NOW THATS PRETTY DARN COOL!👍🏊‍♀️ hey paul, your alright in my book! 😁

Great idea. Thank you so much!

That's how I've done it for years. Easy cleanup AND good exercise lol

Wow! Very smart and simple. Thanks

I have been doing that since my first intex pool with a shop vac. In AZ it was desert just empty right there. Now in CA we have a lawn, can't just pour it out. Plus it will work better without wrinkles at the bottom. Next year a pool pad under it. Not just a tarp.

i dont know if you have a directional outlet but if you do put it down and diagonal and it creates the same swirl and the dirt automatically collects in the center

I have round above ground pool and I attached a really big filter that makes the whole water spins and collect the dirt in the middle of it. I should try this method.

Wow... Just wow. I was underwater collecting piece by piece for 2hrs lol.

Just tried this today after a rainstorm and was so much quicker and more efficient in picking up the debris that had blown into the pool. Even got at the stuff that had worked its way into bottom of sides where bottom liner extends over the side of pool. Thanks so much for this hack! What a waste of money I spent on pool vacuums though lol

This is brilliant! Thank you so much!!

Excellent! Thanks Paul!

Awesome! Thanks!!! My teenagers are perfect for this!!

I knew you were going to do the whirl pool 😆 my husband and I do that 😆

You are god damm genius Gump... very nice technique 👌

So I sat outside watching this, while keeping an eye on my kids in the pool. I jumped up and said "Hey kids, get all your floaties out of the pool, I want you to try something" once I explained what I wanted them to do, my 13 year old said "Mom, is this like a scam to get us to exercise? 😆 I'm like "no, just watch what happens" all the while hoping it really did work. Well, fast forward to a solid hour later, the kids were still walking fast around the pool and having so much fun! We forgot about the debris 😁 we now have a vacuum, but the kids still love doing the 'whirlpool' thing!

@PaulCape

4 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome story. Kids are always suspicious of their parents in one way or another. Lol

@wdoll3783

4 жыл бұрын

Great Story kids say the darnest things! 😂😂

@makesmefeellikeatalltree8250

3 жыл бұрын

We had a smaller pool once. My ex and I used to get a whirlpool going really fast for our four year old to spin around like a carousel ride. he loved it.

Been doing this for a couple of years now! Our pool is under some trees so it's almost a daily thing!👍

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing this.

Thank you !!! This is much easier and a good leg workout !!! 🤣🤣

A pool god!! Thank you, sir.

😂😂😂😂😂 man I laughed so hard I guess you can get your cardio at the same time 😂😂😂 good tips

I'm going out now and try this!! Thanks

Works like a Charm. Thanks for Sharing. :)

It worked had my son doing it for excersice!!!

I love this! Thank you!

Ha! Most excellent. Well done, sir.

wow good idea, but I am going to make paddle on both end of a stick and just turn it myself, will create the same effect of whirlpool. Usually when there is a windstorm, I push all dirt, leaves, to the deep end and scoop it there with a rake/net. I will try this.

You did an awesome job on making this video

@PaulCape

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you dear. #KAG

That is awesome! Thank you

Loved this super great way.

What solution do you have on the tennis ball? I have a farm I back to a d neighbors have a garden. I can't seem to keep up

Thats exactly what I do!! Lol Good Man!

An awesome idea, thanks.

I have a small pool. I do the same thing too (netting it out) but my pump does the work for me. It naturally pushes piles in certain areas that I just net up. Don't even have to get in. :) I also take a brush on a pole and brush it daily to keep the slime down. Both processes are my meditation time/besides using the pool too. :)

@JohnSmith-xx1lx

2 жыл бұрын

No big deal when you only have one pool to do, but when you have 50 to 70 pools a week, what you once thought was meditation turns into excruciating pain and over a long period of time you're guaranteed to have a shoulder replacement.

The underwater currents must also be moving so make sure you kind of slide your feet across the bottom as you swirl the surface water. And turn your return nozzles all the way CCW (or clockwise depending on your rotation and skimmer inlet) and slightly down towards the bottom. These things are very effective, I've done this for years in my 18 x 33 oval and it still is effective, although the dirt settles in a different pattern on the bottom.

@PaulCape

11 ай бұрын

I'm usually pushing my pool broom

Fantastic tip!!

Very very clever mine is oval I'll try it ,ty

I am going to try this tmrw!!! Was away and the cover blew off, we have a ton of little bugs and such in there!

@bernardinomhuerta

3 жыл бұрын

Did it work?

I do this all the time it works great

Thank you for the tip It’s smart

Good and easy technique

I do this too, works like a charm 👍

Sir you are a genius 👍😀👍

That’s what I do, run around for a few mins then keep still while it settles into the middle then scoop it up, may need to do it twice to get it all up.

@jneusbaum3697

4 жыл бұрын

run the pump instead

@DESTINYCRYSTAL1

3 жыл бұрын

So let me get this straight turn off the pump and I'm suppose to run around the pool for 5 minutes then stop and see the crap settle in the middle I will try this

Great video

Put a 90 and a pointy shopvac attachment on your return. Makes sort of a Jet. That will spin your water enough so that you'll never need your vac.

This is awesome! lol, good job

My daughter and I did this and it works

@PaulCape

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome

Thank you SIR

A Man's Man.!.....good job.!.

I do this as well, great video

What about Rectangular pools can you still do the same method

We use this method to..works good

This is how we clean our in ground pool. I have the good net and my kids have the not so good net and we make it fun.

I have used this method as well in my 24’ round pool and it works for leaves and “specks” as he called it. It does not work for small amounts of D.E. filter sand that can settle on the bottom of the liner. The sand is too fine to be picked up by skimmer wands.

@shannonlane2508

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how fine DE filter sand is, but I had a big problem with my skimmer being too large to pick up thrips (tiny, tiny biting bugs) that had fallen into the pool. What I did was take a pair of nylon stockings and put either the waist or thigh part over the skimmer pole and just cut the rest of the stockings off. It helped a ton with getting the thrips (and a bunch of other seemingly microscopic debris) out of the water. But as I'm finishing this comment I'm realizing you are probably already using a vacuum for that anyway lol.

@jimmyo68

4 жыл бұрын

shannon rae - You have me figured out, I actually enjoy vacuuming my pool every couple of weeks 😀

I've been doing that for years. Started when my great nephs were little (they are teenagers now!), and we'd run around in circles in my 20'x4.5' pool. The crud would end up in the middle and I'd scoop it up, easy peasy. Beats the heck outta vacuuming, although once in a while I do that, also. I don't use the pool pump to vac. I have about 15' of pool hose, stick three shop vac extensions on it, make a siphon and siphon the crud off the bottom and have the other end of the hose discharge under my hazelnut tree. I'm pretty much chemical free in the pool, and the tree loves the little bit of dead bugs and cedar bits that blow in. :-) As as say to a friend who is always OCD about his pool (testing pH, vacuuming, adding this chemical and that chemical and still has a pool that's a PITA) --> "I own the pool, it doesn't own me". lol

@lizsoto429

4 жыл бұрын

Can you show a video of how you syphon your pool plz??

@royalbookshopper

4 жыл бұрын

Here's a link to a KZread vid. You can also just google "how to syphon out a pool", and I'm sure you'll find lots of other videos. I'm just one person and would have to hold my phone while I'm setting up the hose to syphon, so it's easier for you to do your own research. lol ... here's the link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/X6qfqMGDfNCrmqQ.html

You are a keeper. Tell your wife shes a lucky gal, mine has passed away,but even when he was here he would not even hit a lick. Ive got a problem with pool dust from all the dead algae and shock . Soon as i turn this pool pump on its back in the water making it cloudy. Im about one fit from a straight jacket! So frustrating!!!

@PaulCape

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like you may need to clean your filters, or if you have a sand filter you may need to change your sand. If it's in your budget you may need your local pool company to get your water back in order.

@tamarakennedy4976

4 жыл бұрын

@@PaulCape i have an above ground pool i keep up so my teens and grandchildren have a place to cool off hang out and keep safe under my wings ...no under currents to drag them out to sea no predators in the water or on the sandy shore and a clean place to go potty and delicious grub at the best food joint this side of the Pecos mountains lol and a willing and happy short order cook....ME! oh and every pool goer gets a hug and a towel and poolside waitress and fetcher to go grab pool toys or to help grab little ones out so mom and dad can swim in peace while i feed the kids lunch inside i fetch mom and dad their lunch and cocktails while the kids are eating their lunch and then i do crafts with the kids for an hour assess the need for a nap or a kid movie and rest time for them. But i cant do any of this due to this gosh darn silt ...its floating on top too. Idk what is going on. .I'm just gonna siphon it out i have a krstal clear pump and my pool is 4,800 gallons of water. I filled it last yr during the drought and got fined for using too much water i live in California..now I'm gonna run this water out. Ugh. Idk..I'm going to try and siphon out this silt by priming hose and leaving the suction end on the bottom of the pool and allowing the water to run out the other end rather than stirring it up. So frustrating i bought clarifier and floc and did a test run with 2 vases filled with the stirred up poolwater one vase i used the clarifier the other i used floc..the floc did nothing except make the cloudy water feel thick and the clarifier did nothing that a third vase showed same results i used nothing in the third vase...it settled to the bottom the same way the one with clarifier did. Useless. So trying the siphon method and if its impossible im just gonna empty it. Refill start over..5000 gallons of water isn't free. Holy crap, but i invested hundreds of dollars in chemicals it looks like a chemistry lab in my add on. Ridiculous ...dont wadte your money on flocs and clarifiers ...nonsense. i do wash my filter this stuff is just super fine.,.silt

@kellywalker9132

4 жыл бұрын

@@tamarakennedy4976 i have this algae dust in my pool to i cant get it out. Tried everything. Finally I used a $5 car cleaning mit. Works great!

@kellywalker9132

4 жыл бұрын

@@tamarakennedy4976 kzread.info/dash/bejne/pKeMs9B7c8K8d9o.html

@kellywalker9132

4 жыл бұрын

@@tamarakennedy4976 i sent u the link.

I get a good result with my boat paddle too, from the outside.. plus a neighbor's tree has me skimming like this every few days.

@debraanderson7086

4 жыл бұрын

I got a dilapidated old wood paddle from my neighbor to mix in chemicals, which I do from the outside.

Wow that's a cool idea. Of course of the water is too cold or not warm out i may not go in lol

And a fun whirlpool to go for a ride in too. 🤪