Your pool is a great way to have fun with your family and friends, but keeping it clean and safe takes some work. Having the right supplies on hand makes getting your pool maintenance done quickly and easily easier.

Using the proper tools and equipment will keep your pool sparkling clear, and healthy all summer. Keeping on top of your pool maintenance will save you money and time in the long run.

Swimming Pool Wall and Tile Brush

A good pool brush helps to maintain a clean, healthy pool. It keeps algae and calcium deposits from growing and is necessary for your pool's maintenance routine.

The best pool brushes you can find at a pool store have a design that makes it easy to clean edges, corners, and other hard-to-reach spots. Whether a slightly curved design or a 360-brush, the formal meeting will make cleaning your pool less chore and more of a breeze.

Another important consideration is the width of the brush. If you have a large pool, a broad brush will allow you to cover much surface area with one stroke.

For smaller pools, a narrower pool brush will let you focus on smaller areas and target tough stains and other tough-to-clean substances. A brush width between 17 and 21 inches works well for smaller pools.

Pool Test Kit

Whether you have an in-ground pool, an above-ground pool or a saltwater pool, it is essential to maintain the proper chemistry of your pool water to ensure that it is safe for you to use. Testing your pool water regularly and adjusting its chemical balance is essential for achieving the right balance of chemicals that kill bacteria and plants while keeping it safe to swim in.

Fortunately, test kits are easy to use and available in liquid, strip or digital formats. Our number one choice is the Taylor Technologies K-2006, which we recommend because it offers the most accurate results for the least amount of money.

These liquid test kits use reagents that create a chemical reaction with the water to provide color-coded readings. However, they require more input on the user's part as you take a sample of your pool water and add drops of the reagent to determine your pool's chemistry.

Poolmaster Essential Collection Kit

When it comes to pool maintenance, ensuring you have the right supplies is essential. This includes a pool test kit, the best way to ensure water is properly balanced and safe for swimmers.

A pool test kit will give you a reading of different chemicals, such as pH, chlorine, total alkalinity, and calcium hardness. These will determine how much chemical you need to add to get the right balance in your pool.

There are many options when choosing a pool test kit available at a pool store, but you should be sure to buy one that is easy to use. It would help to look for reliable equipment that will last you all season.

Pool Cleaner

Swimming pools are a fantastic way to relax and have fun, but they also need regular maintenance to maintain their health. This can include cleaning and testing the water to ensure it is in the correct chemical balance, keeping the skimmer basket free of dirt and removing algae from the interior walls.

Pool cleaners come in two varieties: suction-side and pressure-side. The latter relies on the filtration system's pump and filter to remove contaminants from the pool.

Both suction and pressure cleaners work by agitating the pool's surface using a rotating brush, which pulls dirt into an onboard filter bag or vacuum head. Depending on the model, the vac head can be set to waste (meaning the debris enters the pool's waste line) or to filter and backwash.

Both cleaners need to be cleaned at least once a week, but the more frequently you wash, the more effective they are. This is especially true if you have children and frequent visitors to the pool, which can create a lot of debris.