How Often Should I Run My Robot Pool Cleaner?

There’s a reason why investing in a robot pool cleaner is one of the best ways to keep a pool clean with no effort. But how often should you vacuum with a robot? The answer would vary based on factors including the size of your pool, the frequency of use and the surrounding environment. To get the full effect and best performance from your pool robotic pool cleaner, it’s important to establish a regular cleaning process.

In most cases, two to three times a week is plenty for running your robot pool cleaner. If you have a pool full of debris or one that sees a lot of activity, you may need to clean it every day. In this blog, we will provide you the criteria that should help you find the right cleaning frequency.

How Often To Run A Robot Pool Cleaner: Key Factors

Pool Size and Debris

If you have a particularly large pool, or one surrounded by numerous trees, then debris can tend to build up a lot faster. In these instances, running your pool vacuum robot at least three times a week ensures that debris doesn’t collect on the bottom. Even if there aren’t debris like leaves or twigs in the water, dirt and algae can stubbornly accumulate — and that is where a pool cleaning robot comes into play.

For pools that have very little debris, you may only need to run the pool robot one to two times a week.

Pool Usage

The frequentier your pool is used, the more dirt such as sunscreen, body oils and dirt is brought into the water. If you use your pool every day, it’s best to run your swimming pool robot cleaner once a day or every other day to maintain clean water and a debris-free pool floor.

Weather and Seasons

In the fall when leaves fall, or after a heavy rainstorm your pool vacuum cleaner will have to work harder to pick up the mess. You need to run your robot pool cleaner more often, perhaps daily, depending on the weather, which results in debris in the water.

Can My Automatic Pool Cleaner Collect Algae?

A robot pool cleaner will help with debris such as leaves and dirt, but it won’t necessarily pick up algae. If algae has grown in your pool, you’ll need to take additional measures, such as algae vacuuming with a manual cleaner, or even acid washing the pool in some cases of more extreme algae issues.

You need to use a pool vacuum for algae with your robotic pool pool cleaner if algae is your main concern.

Advantages of Operating Your Pool Cleaner

Consistent Performance

Using a pool vacuum robot regularly keeps your robot pool up and running well. Using the cleaner once a week, or more often, ensures that the robot’s inner works, such as the filtration system, remain in top shape.

Clean Pool, Healthy Water

By running your pool cleaning robot on a regular basis, bacteria and algae buildup in the pool will be potentially prevented. This keeps both the water aesthetic and the safety.

Less Manual Labor

A pool vacuum may be used for cleaning tough-to-reach corners or deep cleaning, while your robot pool cleaner does all the overall pool maintenance, which frees up your time. However models like the Beatbot AquaSense 2 and Beatbot iSkim Ultra combine both the power and efficiency for any type of pool.

How Often Should I Run My Robotic Pool Cleaner? Sample Schedule

To achieve optimal performance, here’s a broad weekly schedule:

2x a Week: If the pool is lightly used and there is very little debris, run your robotic pool cleaner twice per week.

Three Time a Week: Best For Medium-Usage Pools or Pools That Gather Moderate Debris

Every day (when needed): Pools that get heavy use, or are in debris-heavy locations, should be cleaned every day.

If you are noticing more algae or debris buildup after storms or during fall than normal, try running your robot pool cleaner more frequently until your pool is back to its sparkling condition.

Using Your Robotic Pool Cleaner in Conjunction With Other Tools

Maximize your robot pool cleaner by using it alongside your skimmer or pool vacuum (The skimmer clears surface debris; your robot pool cleaner scrubs and vacuums the pool floor and walls.) This device can also enhance suction for a better clean.

Conclusion

So, to wrap up, the frequency with which you should run your robot pool cleaner depends on your pool’s size, location and usage. Most pools need cleaning two to three times each week. In the case of heavy debris or daily swimming, you may want to clean the pool every day. A top pool cleaning robot will be able to do the work for you, so with Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra and other top models your pool will be cleaned up each day with a very inviting look.