I think the first thing would be to see if your filter can capture the dust. Doing the DE test will tell you: http://pool9.net/de-test/
If your filter does NOT pass the DE test, you check (a) that your sand level is correct and (b) that you have actual sand filter sand, and not something the Quikrete sorta-maybe-not quite filter sand.
If your filter DOES pass the DE test, then your 'swirl it up' approach will work . . . eventually. However, for faster results, get the Intex Wall-Mounted Skimmer add-on, and use it to hook up a basic hose / vac head / pole set up.
See http://pool9.net/ssp/clean/ for complete info.
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