Bookmark and Share  Cost and Frequency of Pool Cleaning  The
frequency and duration for a cleaning cycle depends on several
factors -- including pool size and location, the surrounding
landscaping, weather factors such as wind and the type of
cleaner. Some general guidelines:  • Robotic cleaners typically
run 2 or 3 days per week, for up to 6 hours at a time.  •
Pressure-side cleaners are set to run when the pool's filtration
system is not in use. They normally need to run for 2-3 hours.
• Suction-side cleaners operate 6 to 8 hours a day, whenever the
filtration system turns on. But the cleaner can be removed from
the pool after just a few hours or used part-time to extend its
lifespan.  • In-floor systems generally operate whenever the
pump is running and can clean an entire pool in approximately 1
hour.  No matter what type of cleaner you purchase, some manual
labor will always be required, including brushing pool steps and
walls, periodically scrubbing the tile and coping and emptying
debris from the clea