How Do You Clean a Pool Drain Cover

Unscrew the drain cover and place the pool plunger over the drain. Push down on the plunger, then lift up. Repeat this several times to force the clog up and out of the drain.

How do I clean the bottom of my pool drain?

Unscrew the drain cover and place the pool plunger over the drain. Push down on the plunger, then lift up. Repeat this several times to force the clog up and out of the drain.

Can pool pipes get clogged?

Although it is possible for the valves to become clogged, most often the blockage is in the pipes or the pool-pump impeller. To isolate the line that is blocked, run the pool pump and shut off the valves to run the water through each of the lines feeding into the main intake pipe and into the pool pump.