## How to Drain a Swimming Pool Through the Kitchen Sink
Draining a swimming pool can be a daunting task, especially if you don’t have access to a drain pump. However, there is a way to drain your pool through the kitchen sink. This method is not as fast as using a pump, but it is a lot less expensive.
### Materials You Will Need
* A garden hose
* A bucket
* A pair of pliers
* A screwdriver
* A wet/dry vacuum cleaner
### Instructions
1. **Turn off the pool pump.** This will prevent the water from being sucked back into the pool as you drain it.
2. **Attach the garden hose to the kitchen faucet.** Make sure that the hose is long enough to reach the pool.
3. **Turn on the kitchen faucet.** The water will start to flow through the hose and into the pool.
4. **Place the bucket under the hose.** The water will start to fill the bucket.
5. **Once the bucket is full, use the pliers to pinch the hose shut.** This will stop the water from flowing.
6. **Empty the bucket into the kitchen sink.**
7. **Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the pool is drained.**
### Tips
* If you have a large pool, you may want to use a wet/dry vacuum cleaner to help speed up the process.
* You can also use a submersible pump to drain the pool. This is a more expensive option, but it is much faster than using a garden hose.
* If you are draining the pool for maintenance, be sure to add fresh water when you are finished.
### Warnings
* Never drain a pool completely. This can cause the pool liner to shrink and crack.
* Do not use a bleach solution to clean the pool liner. This can damage the liner.
* If you are not sure how to drain your pool, contact a professional pool service.
### Additional Information
* The time it takes to drain a pool through the kitchen sink will vary depending on the size of the pool and the flow rate of the water.
* You may need to adjust the water flow rate to prevent the bucket from overflowing.
* If you have any questions about draining your pool, please contact a professional pool service.