So, the time has finally come! You are ready to add a new in-ground pool to your backyard, but is your backyard suitable for a pool? Are you even able to get a pool installed legally and correctly with the size and shape of your yard? Well we are here to offer three factors that will determine whether or not you have a good yard for a swimming pool.

Is there easy access to your backyard?

In order to install a pool there needs to be reasonable access into your yard. Large machines and materials will need to access your yard with ease.

Some limiting factors include but are not limited to:

• Are there low hanging power or utility lines?
• Can trucks and equipment drive in with ease?
• Are there fences or walls that will limit access? – in many cases fencing can be temporarily removed in sections.
• Will you need access through a neighbor’s property or an alternative entrance to the backyard?

What is the layout of your yard?

Some questions that need to be answered and discussed with a designer:

• Is the pool site location on an angle or sloped?
• Is there a lot of space around the site location? Or is it a smaller area?
• Where is the location of the septic system and leach field?
• Are there trees located in or around the pool site location?
• Where are the locations of your sprinkler system? Are they in the way?
• Is there an area of water run-off during hard rain that will erode or potentially damage your pool?

What is underground?

This is a big consideration and something that needs to be considered BEFORE beginning the dig. Often test digs are done to see if there are any concerns or issues.

Some potential problems or concerns include the following:

• Hitting large boulders underground. Some can be moved or broken up. Some cannot.
• High water table or areas that are habitually damp (springtime etc.).
• Large amounts of poor-quality fill (whether it be construction fill such as wood, tree stumps, cement blocks, etc. that was buried when the builder built the home and graded the property)
• Rock ledge. This is a game changer and needs to be discussed further with your designer.

So, once you schedule your free estimate here, and meet with your designer, these are good questions to discuss with them. Be sure to ask questions about backyard access, your yards layout and what could be potentially underground, and be sure to get clear answers from your designer. There are also other things to consider but these three are the biggest issues and/or concerns when you are considering a swimming pool in your backyard. Challenger Pools is here to answer any questions you may have whether you are ready for a pool today or a few years from now.

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Deciding to add a pool to your home is a big decision and finding the right company to build your backyard pool can feel overwhelming at first. However, we are here to provide you with some simple steps to ensure you are choosing the right company.

Start with a Local Pool Search


Search online for local pool builders and review their websites. Read about the various companies and review their portfolios and images. Study which style of pool you like best and create a wish list. Pick a few pool builders and contact them for an estimate.

Find a certified pool builder 


Make sure that the company you choose is a certified pool building/building professional. This shows that a staff member has gone through extensive training and testing on pool building.

Check the Reviews

Check out the Google, Yelp and/or Facebook Reviews on the company. The real client reviews are the most honest reviews and feedback you can get on a company. 

Ask for Referrals

ask the pool company for a list of customer referrals and see if you can see some of the pools they have built. Contact the people on the list and ask them about the pool building process.

Get it in Writing


If you had an estimate provided to you by a company, get your estimate in writing. If anything is discussed like warranty, or any promises are made affecting the purchasing, be sure you getting in writing. They should be comfortable providing this for you.

Take your Time
There is no need to rush into making this large decision. Do your research, take your time, ask questions and decide when the time is right for you. Some places will rush and put the pressure on to make a decision. Be sure to not give into the pressure. When it feels right, you will know.

Read everything they give you

A reputable pool builder will provide you with a decent amount of reading material to provide you with information and knowledge about the process. Be sure to read all the material given to you so you are aware of everything. Then don’t sign anything until all your questions are answered and you feel fully comfortable with what you have been told, provided and given.

Know your Rights
According to the Better Business Bureau, a contract which has been signed by the customer is not binding on the pool company until signed by an officer of the firm, and its terms are subject to change. The BBB further advises that, “potential customers should be aware that, if they sign a contract at the builder’s place of business but do not finance the pool, there may be no rescission or three-day cooling off period. The finance contract has a 3 day rescission clause, but this does not affect the pool contract.”

Is the company insured?
Ask to see a copy of their Liability Insurance, Worker’s Comp Insurance, and their state Contractor’s license.  This is important to know you are dealing with professionals.

Challenger Pools is always here and ready to answer any question you may have. We are happy to provide you with a free estimate and schedule a time to review your property. Please call us today at 813.454.0582 or fill out the form here or to the right of this copy.
 We look forward to hearing from you and helping ease your pool building process.

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A saltwater pool is a great place to take a swim and enjoy the sun. However, saltwater pools also offer additional health benefits that range from soothing your skin to decreasing your stress levels. They are perfect for those who are looking for something different than the average swimming pool. Saltwater provides numerous benefits, but there are also a few disadvantages you may want to consider before taking the leap. Below we layout the advantages AND disadvantages for you to help you decide what is right for you and your family.

The biggest advantages of a saltwater pool are:

Less Maintenance
With a saltwater system, pool maintenance is much simpler. Saltwater pools still require some chlorine, but it’s minimal. With these pools, the salt cells will produce any chlorine as needed, but you will still want to monitor chlorine levels periodically to ensure everything is working properly. Additionally, cleaning your saltwater pool is only required about once a year, where you drain the pool, change the filter, and scrub.

Easier on the Eyes and Skin
Because they have lower chlorine levels, salt-water pools are much gentler on the eyes and skin. With lower chlorine levels, people that are sensitive to chlorine will have fewer irritations.

Softer Water
Like rainwater or water softeners, saltwater pools make water feel smooth and silky as opposed to the abrasive feel of chlorinated water. This many find desirable.

More Cost Effective
Though expensive upfront because of the purchase of a saltwater generator, saltwater pools are actually more cost effective in the long run. With saltwater pools, homeowners can forgo buying pool chemicals on a regular basis as well as regular maintenance fees compared to the regular chlorinated pool.

Disadvantages of Saltwater Pools:

Costs More
Salt-water pools require a larger initial investment up front, making them more expensive to build than traditional chlorine pools. Though it’s likely that with the money you save on chlorine, the saltwater system will pay for itself. A starting fee of a few thousand dollars can steer some people away from choosing it. The initial expenses to set up a saltwater pool can cost between $1,000 and $5,000, not including the cost of construction for the actual pool. This price can vary depending on the size of your pool, i.e., the bigger the pool, the more water you have and the more salt needed to add to the water. However, once the pool is set up and running, you’ll spend less money on it than a chlorinated pool. During the summer you can expect to spend $20 to $30 for the whole season. Upkeep of a chlorinated pool is much more expensive, and will cost about $50 to $60 a month depending on the size of your pool and the amount of time it’s used.

More Complex
Salt-water pools are more complex than traditional pools.  With modern electric saltwater systems, any problems that occur are likely to require the assistance of a technician.

Salt Can be Very Damaging
Salt can cause damage to certain materials, so you may have to avoid using specific types of heaters, fixtures, underwater lighting, liners and even some types of masonry work.

Making a Final Decision
If you can afford the extra cost up front, a salt-water pool can offer significant benefits you don’t get from traditional chlorinated pools. When it comes to making a choice, however, you should consider how often you and your family will actually use your pool, especially if you live in a region that enjoys fewer warm weather days. This should help you determine if a salt-water pool is right for you and your family.

 

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Art can be viewed in so many ways and below we show just how many different ways we can showcase ‘pool art’ and the amazing artists behind them.

First, we start with “The Swimming Pool”, as a permanent art installation that’s also an optical illusion and an experiential work at the same time. Argentinian artist Leandro Erlich created his art in a courtyard with a limestone deck frame. Submerse yourself in this pool but you won’t get wet in this one!

Next, we feature artist Ania Amador as she transforms an ordinary swimming pool into a stellar basin that is out of this world. Created as a commission, the outer space scene is painted in the base of the sprawling pool and adjacent jacuzzi. The resulting artwork is both massive in scale and impressive in it’s attention to detail.

Moving on we come to a one-of-a-kind pool art. Within a community swimming pool in Los Angeles, non-profit arts and educational organization machine project has put on its first underwater art show. The work of 18 creatives has been shown in a sub-aquatic setting, meters below the surface of the water.

For the exhibition ‘snorkel dreams’, machine project invited 18 creatives to install their work inside the Annenberg Community Beach House pool in LA. While underwater, visitors were able to view paintings, ceramics, photographs, video, blown glass, a sunken mannequin, and an architectural model — among a host of other works in various mediums.

Participating artists included: Andrew Cannon, Jessica Cowley, Bob Dornberger, Emily Joyce, Alice Könitz, Candice Lin, Becca Lofchie, Johnston Marklee, Jennifer Moon & Laub, Paul Pescador, Jennifer Rochlin, Suné Woods, Kim Ye, Patricia Yossen, Mallen & Gray, and Machine Project with Grace Eunchong.

Many call tattoos body art, and it wouldn’t be any different in your pool. Hence, pool art. Now you can get your pool a tattoo or you can simply call it a pool mat. Its removal and adds beautiful dimension and color to your backyard oasis. It comes in many different designs to suit your style.

We finish with a beautiful acrylic painting by Eric Zener capturing an underwater moment.

Eric says, “My work is about psychological turning points and transformations and risk, taking that proverbial leap of faith, balanced with that quest for finding refuge, finding quietness and stillness and escapism, » he said. « Some [paintings] are very, very introspective escapism. Some are just the joy, the pool full of people in this temporary oasis. The 10 minutes when you hit the water for the first time and the smell of sun tan lotion hits your nose. You really don’t think about anything for those first few minutes.”

 

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Did you know that your swimming pool can lose about a quarter of an inch of water each day? On top of that, wind, humidity and sunlight can drastically increase these water loss rates.

You may wake up one morning and notice that the water level looks lower than usual in your backyard pool. Do you wonder what could be the cause? More than likely it is a result of evaporation. But how can you be so sure?

We’ve compiled a list of water evaporation causes that you might find helpful in determining the cause of your pool water loss–also a few ideas to help decrease evaporation.

Evaporation occurs whenever you expose wind or air to the surface of your pool. So in short, this applies to every pool, all the time. Water molecules rise to the surface, form into a vapor and eventually get released into the air. Heated pools on cool nights experience evaporation more rapidly.

Exposure to Sunlight

Does your pool get direct sunlight daily throughout the day? A fully exposed pool means more water evaporation. Exposure. The more your pool is exposed to the sun and wind, the more evaporation you’ll see. Also unscreened pools will lose more than a screened pool. However, we don’t expect all pool owners to build a pool enclosure as this an expensive add-on, but keep in mind that fences, structures, even trees near the location of a pool helps lower the amount of evaporation that occurs in pools.

Lack of Humidity

If you happen to live in an area where there is little to no humidity, water evaporation would be the main cause of water loss. Here’s how evaporation works. Evaporation can be compared to that of a sponge. The drier the heat, the more water is absorbed. An environment with higher humidity will lose less water. An environment with lower humidity will result in water evaporation.

Temperature

A summer’s intense heat can be a huge contributor to the water loss in your pool. The intense heat during the day mixed with the cooler weather at night is the perfect recipe for evaporation. Here’s an easy explanation on why this water evaporation occurs. The difference in temperature between your pool water and the outside air is what causes evaporation. Imagine your pool as a pot of water on the stove; as the water starts to heat up, contact with air causes steam, which causes evaporation to occur.

Want to help decrease your evaporation?

Now that we know the cause of evaporation, what can we do to decrease it? A few simple and inexpensive ways to help decrease your water evaporation in your swimming pool would be to use a solar cover, reduce your water temperature, and/or add landscaping/windbreaks.

A solar cover is a great way to shield pool water and decrease water evaporation. In fact, a solar cover can reduce water evaporation up to 95% when used regularly. This is why it’s suggested first, it’s the most effective.

Reduce your water temperature and make it a bit on the chilly side. This can be a simple step, especially during the hotter months of summer. Make that jump in the pool refreshing!

Add additional landscape, trees, bushes and the like, to block the wind and help break it. Even outdoor furniture and fencing will help reduce evaporation.

So now that you know water evaporation is caused by exposure, humidity and water temperature you can do your best to minimize it by using a solar cover, reducing your water temperature and adding landscape and/or windbreaks.

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Basic Pool Rules for Kids

A backyard swimming pool can be a playground for the kids, especially during the summer. It’s a lot of fun in hot weather and great exercise. It can become hours of fun and quality family time, as well as a great place to entertain. However, having a pool and maintaining your kids and guest’s safety should be taken VERY seriously.

Along with owning a pool comes your responsibility to safeguard it. Here we provide some steps to help you along the way and rules ot put into place. These will help increase safety.

Always have an adult nearby. Even if you’re a great swimmer, having an adult near-by can help ensure if you were to choke on water. There are silent drownings so it’s important because not everything can be planned.

EVERYONE follows the rules. There are no exceptions for the older kids. Keep your foot down and maintain consistent rules to ensure everyone’s safety.

NO head-first diving under 8ft of water depth. If the pool’s depth is under 8ft, we highly advise against head-first diving. If you hit your neck on the bottom of the pool in the right way, it can very serious and dangerous. It’s best to avoid.  Be sure to only dive in the deep end when the depth of the water is over 8-10ft.

Always wear sunscreen. It’s important to protect your skin when in the sun and especially during prolonged hours in the water. The water reflects onto your skin and can increase the risk of burning.

No running on the deck! You could slip or trip on the deck and hurt yourself or the others around you. Walk slowly and take your time.

No hanging on each other in the pool! Often when kids play in the water they can get excited and jump on each other’s backs and so forth. We don’t recommend this as it can cause back injury or catch someone off guard. It’s just not safe.

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Covid-19 hit the world out of nowhere. The entire world has had to learn and share what they know. Unfortunately, not all information we see on the web is accurate. So, we choose to learn and take the advice from an expert, Roberta Lavin, a professor of medicine at the University of Tennessee’s College of Nursing.

The covid-19 virus is transmitted via tiny droplets of spit and mucus that may be expelled when coughing and sneezing. These droplets can speed undetected from person to person, causing an infection after the virus enters a person’s eyes, nose, or mouth, thus “It’s actually a respiratory virus,” Lavin says.

Although this method of transmission is most common, science it still debating the specifics of this new, Coronavirus. “The question remains about all the modes of transmission, which we don’t know at this point. However, it’s not believed that it’s transmitted by water,” Lavin says.

Pools with suggested chlorine levels would frankly kill the virus. So, if you maintain your pool properly, the disinfecting chemicals should be enough to inactivate the virus.

The CDC reported on March 10 that “there is no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread to humans through the use of pools and hot tubs. Proper operation, maintenance, and disinfection (e.g., with chlorine and bromine) of pools and hot tubs should remove or inactivate the virus that causes COVID-19.”

While covid-19 is still ongoing spread throughout the world and your community, we encourage you to take the steps necessary to ensure health and safety:

• Everyone should follow local and state guidance that may determine when and how recreational water facilities may operate.
• Individuals should continue to protect themselves and others at recreational water venues both in and out of the water – for example, by practicing social distancing and good hand hygiene.
• In addition to ensuring water safety and quality, owners and operators of community pools, hot tubs, spas, and water play areas should follow the interim guidance for businesses and employers for cleaning and disinfecting their community facilities.

With this ‘new normal’ of covis-19 still spreading, what does this mean for summertime swimming?

If you own your own backyard swimming pool, we recommend only allowing your household members to utilize the pool. Being around other people while using the pool and its amenities is a different concern that if the water contains the virus. Maintaining your distance from others, is the key to safety. As well as touching the railings, ladders, etc. to enter and/or exit the pool.

Public pools are closed at this time because of these concerns.

Resources: CDC.gov, swimmingpool.com, usms.org

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Cinco De Mayo brings a lot of fun and laughter but even more delicious food! Embrace the day and make some of the best food while you enjoy a dunk in your pool. Below we offer a few of our favorite recipes that you can grab and go!  The perfect finger foods to enjoy while you are enjoying your backyard swimming pool.

 

Taco Pinwheels

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup Seasoned Taco Meat
• 1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 5 flour tortillas (8 inches), room temperature
• 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
• Additional salsa

Directions

• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the taco meat, cheese, salsa, mayonnaise, olives and onion. Spread over tortillas. Sprinkle with lettuce; roll up tightly. Wrap securely and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Unwrap and cut into 1-in. pieces. Serve with additional salsa.

 

Fresh Lime Margaritas

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup tequila
• 1/4 cup Triple Sec
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
• 4 lime wedges
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1-1/3 cups crushed ice

Directions

• In a pitcher, combine first five ingredients; stir until sugar is dissolved. Moisten rims of 4 margarita or cocktail glasses with lime wedges. Sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rims in salt. Serve in prepared glasses over crushed ice.

– For Frozen Strawberry Margaritas: Follow directions for Frozen Lime Margaritas, except add 2 cups frozen unsweetened strawberries and reduce crushed ice to 2 cups. Yield: 4 cups.

 

Grilled Guacamole

Ingredients

• 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 2 plum tomatoes, halved and seeded
• 1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 3 medium ripe avocados, halved and pitted
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• Tortilla chips

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine onion, tomatoes, pepper and 1 tablespoon oil; gently toss to coat. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes or until tender and charred, turning occasionally. Brush avocados with remaining oil. Grill or broil avocados, cut side down, 4-6 minutes or until charred. Cool vegetables completely.
• Chop onion, tomatoes and pepper; set aside. Peel avocados; transfer to a large bowl and mash with a fork. Stir in vegetables, cilantro, lime juice, cumin and salt. Serve immediately with chips.

Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

 

Mini Chimichangas


Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 envelope taco seasoning
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
• 1 package (1 pound) egg roll wrappers (14 count)
• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
• Oil for deep-fat frying
• Salsa and additional sour cream

Directions

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, combine the cheese, sour cream and chiles. Stir in beef mixture. Place an egg roll wrapper on work surface with one point facing you. Place 1/3 cup filling in center. Fold bottom third of wrapper over filling; fold in sides.
• Brush top point with egg white; roll up to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. (Keep remaining egg roll wrappers covered with waxed paper to avoid drying out.)
• In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry chimichangas on each side or until golden brown, 1-1/2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with salsa and sour cream.We would love to hear your results and how the dishes turned out for you. Please give feedback on the above recipes or share any ideas you have.

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Keeping mice, skunks, chipmunks, ducks, geese, snakes, frogs, squirrels, insects, spiders, lizards, raccoons and bats (yes, even bats) out of your swimming pool can be an interesting task to tackle. It can often become humorous at times, so we are here to offer you some quick and easy tips and ways to keep them at bay.

Use a pool cover, a solar pool cover is even better! Not only will this help keep ducks and geese form enjoying your pool water, but it will also help keep your water warmer while saving you money on your water and electric bill. That’s a win, win!

The next is where we start to add some humor and cleverness. When you are not using your pool, use an animal-theme pool cleaner. Birds and rodents are easily intimidated by anything that is colorful and moving. It also adds a nice touch to your backyard pool decor, especially if you have a young family.

As we move on to the next tip that will help keep critters out of your pool, we continue to focus on animal décor, well because it works. Spoil your kids and or mate and give them fun colorful large inflatable rafts in the shape of all kinds of animals. The bright colors and sizes will scare off ducks, geese and other birds. Inflatable rafts that float in the swimming pool, look like an animal, is colorful and big… this is the most popular duck deterrent customers year-after-year.

Another idea would be to install a fence or screen around your pool. Fences will help with larger animals, but screens help with most with keeping critters out of your pool. Smaller critters will still be able to get once in a while, but this would help a great deal to keep them away.

We continue on to different ways to keep those critters out of your yard by installing an automatic sprinkler system. Many sprinkler systems are motion-activated or infrared light beams that detect movement. So as soon as a critter enters your yard they can be simply scared away by a few sprinkles of water. You can do this even if you don’t have grass or landscape you need to water regularly, it can be used only to scare off the animals if you prefer. It’s common that with this type of system you barely need to use it because the animals have learned to stay out of your yard.

Smaller bugs can always be a bummer when you are trying to relax and enjoy your pool or can even put a big damper on your social gatherings. A simple step of placing citronella candles throughout the backyard area would help keep them at bay. This is a great temporary solution to help minimize the bugs.

Another great idea to not have grass planted near your pool. This will also help minimize the bugs and crawlers from entering your pool that could be only a foot or so away. This also leads us into maintaining your landscape often. It helps to minimize the bugs and critters from gathering.

And last but not least, don’t feed the birds and squirrels. Some may enjoy the beauty of nature and watching them I your bird feeders, etc. but this will only bring them back more and more. Eliminating any food source for animals and critters will help.

There are many ways to help lessen the critters and bugs around your pool, we have offered a few good ones above. Whether you decide to try them all or just a few you should notice a difference in the amount of creatures roaming your yard.

 

We would love to hear your feedback on the suggestions above or ideas you may know about. Comment below!

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The year 2020 has brought many things to us so far, seems this year is a year of new experiences and patience. The joys of staying home more often is enjoying your pool to the fullest and the latest products out there. All items can be bought online and shipped to your house, so sit back, review and then shop!

Metal Magic Spot Stain Chalk

ProTeam now offers a revolutionary new way to remove tough stains from pool and spa surfaces with its new Metal Magic Spot Stain Chalk. Simply scrub chalk directly to the problem area to remove stains quickly. Safe for all hard surfaces including plaster, vinyl, tile, concrete and fiberglass. Unused chalk can be dried and reused. Includes two 9-ounce chalk tablets per container.

proteampoolcare.com

Pool Refresh

inSPAration created a new water de-odorizer, that helps remove ‘pool smell’, that metallic chlorine odor called Pool Refresh. Pool Refresh also leaves your skin and hair feeling soft, not dry and itchy, from pool water minerals, salts and chlorine. Reviews have told us after you swim the smell of chlorine on your skin is gone and didn’t dry out the skin after longer swims.

https://www.amazon.com/inSPAration-Pool-Refresh-480-20oz/dp/B01HPRYMBI

Big Joe Pool Floats

A newer company, Big Joe has a fresh take on a wide array of fun and colorful pool floats and furniture. Inside are EPS foam beads (Megahh Beans) that fill the inside of Big Joe pool floats and pool chairs.

Always adding new products, they have a lot of new and exciting designs to check out. The latest would be the Pool Petz, a kids line. Also the Teardrop chairs and Roma Float Loungers.

https://buybigjoe.com/outdoor/floats.html

Cyborg Pool Cleaner

With a 1-year warranty, this new Cyborg Pool cleaner runs off the suction from your in-ground pull pump. A two-wheeled design with kinetic gearing system, large turbine wheel, and a tabbed skirt on the bottom that maintains suction while moving over debris, uneven floor areas, or pool fittings.

The Cyborg pool cleaner comes with 40 ft of hose, skimmer attachments, hose weights and has a cleaner with indicator light, to let you know it’s working.

https://www.amazon.com/Cyborg-Inground-Automatic-Pool-Cleaner/dp/B07SX5T1CJ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Oyster Shell Float

Oprah Approved. Whether you pretend to be a mermaid or a pearl, one thing is for sure: Fun and relaxation await with this iridescent pool float. Enjoy our iridescent and pearl white oyster shell built for two.

• Constructed of 100% PVC
• Pearl white base with Iridescent paneling along shell edges
• Integrated handles for stability and mounting
• Electric Air Pump and Repair Kit Included

https://www.frontgate.com/oyster-shell-float/1171501?searchTerm=SUGGESTION%20%E2%80%93%20Oyster%20Shell%20Float

Pool Buoy Plus Floating Umbrella

This fully adjustable umbrella comes with an open pool buoy and is quite convenient to use. The fact that it is a UV rated umbrella makes it offer a better value for your money. Has a built in wind vent and also comes with a ShadeLoc. The lock ensures the umbrella stays securely attached to the tabletop.

The float buoy tabletop is durable and performs nicely, and is built with good quality ABS plastic. The tabletop is capable of holding up to 38 pounds above water. It also comes equipped with five cup holders. The umbrella with tabletop is up to 5ft and 7 inches.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BEU9NAW/?tag=momtool0e-20

ECEEN Waterproof Speakers

The new ECEEN Waterproof Speakers are powerful wireless floating speakers that are shockproof and dustproof. Its floating design is quite impressive and ensures that the speaker stays floated while playing music – you can leave it submerged in 3ft of water for up to half an hour without experiencing any issues.

The sound quality is nice and the connectivity is reasonably good. You can connect it to your smartphone or computer in 5 seconds. The only issue some users have reported is related to long distance connection. Offers a playtime of up to five hours

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0731GF7NM/?tag=momtool0e-20

 

We would love to hear your feedback on the products above or anything new you may know about. Comment below!

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