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The different types of pool cleaners that work to keep water clear and clean are vacuums, chemical treatments, the pool’s main filter and skimmers, and the removal of larger debris with a net. The combination of all these types of cleaning is essential to keep water free from bacteria and pathogens. When using chemicals to treat problems such as cloudy or off color water or high chlorine levels special care should be used to prevent poisoning, such as a respirator, protective eye wear, and gloves.

Swimming pool cleaner poisoning occurs when someone swallows these substances, touches the chemicals and acids in them, or breathes in their fumes. Chlorine, a chemical in swimming pool cleaners, is more likely than the acids to cause serious poisoning. Medical attention should be sought out immediately, and do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a medical professional. If contacted with skin, flush with water until medical help arrives. If breathed, move the victim into fresh air and get medical attention.

A vacuum is a great pool cleaner, and many of them are motorized and automatic. Many pool vacuums merely have to be dropped into the water and then turned on and left to roam the pool for a bit of time. Some have a hose and power cord assembly that goes into the water and connects to the vacuum, while others are completely cordless, but must be recharged. They come in many sizes to suit each pool from small residential ones, to Olympic sized pools.

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