Intex pool cleaners are designed to move around the pool automatically or with minimal effort, making pool maintenance a breeze by collecting debris like leaves, dirt, sand, and bugs.

How Intex Pool Cleaners Work

Most Intex pool cleaners (especially the automatic types) use the suction or pressure from the filter pump to:

1. Move across the pool floor (and sometimes walls).
2. Create a vacuum effect that pulls in debris.
3. Collect the debris in an internal filter bag or basket.

Popular Intex Pool Cleaners That Move Around the Pool

1. Intex Auto Pool Cleaner

Type: Pressure-side cleaner

How it moves: Powered by the return flow from the pump

Ideal for: Above-ground Intex pools

Requirements: Filter pump flow rate between 1,600–3,500 GPH

Key Feature: Automatically reverses direction for full coverage

2. Intex ZX300 Deluxe Automatic Pool Cleaner

Type: Pressure-side cleaner

How it moves: Strong water jet propulsion

Debris collection: Built-in filter basket

Bonus: Brushes help scrub the floor as it vacuums

3. Intex Handheld Rechargeable Vacuum

Type: Manual but cordless and self-powered

How it moves: Controlled by you, great for spot cleaning

Use: Ideal for smaller pools or spas

Key Advantages

• Cleans without manual labor
• Keeps water circulating and clearer
• Helps maintain proper chemical balance by reducing organic debris
• Improves swimming comfort and reduces strain on filter systems

Pro Tips for Best Performance

1. Always check that your filter pump matches the required flow rate.
2. Clean out the debris bag or filter regularly.
3. Let the cleaner run daily or every other day during heavy use season.
4. Trim nearby trees/shrubs to reduce debris entering the pool.