Aside from pool vacuum and other pool maintenance kits, automatic pool cleaner is one of the essential equipment that your should have for your pool. Automatic pool cleaner is an equipment use to eliminate unwanted solid particles in the water for a cleaner and clearer pool.

There are two types of pool cleaner, the pressure cleaner and vacuum cleaner. Pressure cleaner works in such way that pressure washer does. With the use of this type of pool cleaner, high pressure of water is needed to stir, combine, and bring dirt and debris up from the bottom of the pool. The collected dirt and debris on the surface of the water are eliminated using the pool filter.

There are different brands of pool cleaner available in the market. All promise to effectively remove all stubborn dirt in your pool. But always remember to purchase from the trusted companies and manufacturers to ensure that what you are going to buy is durable and safe to use. Moreover, maintaining the good condition and cleanliness of your pool cleaner are also big factors that can prolong its product life.

Pool accidents can harm your kids leading to injuries or even death. That is why it is necessary to impose safety precautions in your pool. Installing pool safety devices will secure the safety of your kids making pool bathing extra fun and exciting.

Sometimes kids get access to the pool without parents knowing. In this typical instances, kids fall into the pool which leads to injuries or sometimes death. As much as possible, pool owners should keep their pool safe for kids. Installing pool alarm is an important thing to do. Pool alarm can detect any movement in the pool and immediately gives signal for parents and other adults at home.

Pool fence is also an essential pool equipment that can prevent pool accidents. If you have kids at home, it is necessary to provide pool entrance and exit with pool fence. This is to prevent kids from entering the pool area without adult supervision. Pool fence is made from high-end materials that is durable and can’t easily be opened by kids. It usually comes with door locks for added security.

When the pool is not in use, it is advisable to cover it with a safety cover. Safety cover doesn’t just prevent dirt and debris from entering the pool, it also secures the safety of the kids. It is made from high-end polyethylene material that is durable and can carry a normal weight of a person. Installing safety cover in your pool will prevent kids from falling into the water.

Algae build-up in your pool is not a good thing. Aside from the fact that algae create an unattractive look in your pool, they also cause accidents that can harm your family. It is necessary to keep your pool clean by eliminating all stubborn dirt and algae in the water.

Instructions on how to remove algae from the pool:


1. Vacuum the pool to remove the algae that accumulated in the pool walls and bottoms. Remove as much algae as you can then brush them off using a long pool brush.

2. Buy a pool chlorine shock solution and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for its usage.

3. Mix a bucket of water with chlorine shock solution. It is advisable to add 1 pound of the solution for every 10, 000 gallons of water.

4. Turn on the pool filter and add the chlorine shock solution to the pool. Let the pool filter run for 24 hours. Check the pool from time to time. If you see no improvement in the water, increase the dosage of the solution to be added in the water.

5. Filter out or vacuum any floating algae on the pool’s surface.  

1. Pool Liner Type

It is necessary to determine what type of pool liner is needed in your pool. Pool liner has two type, the beaded pool liner and the overlap pool liner. The beaded pool liner is characterized by its small groove or lip at the top edge of the liner. The small groove or lip is snapped into a track around the inside of the swimming pool at the top of the pool wall. This is done to hold the pool liner in place. If your pool needs a beaded pool liner, you can determine it by checking a track under the top rail inside the above ground pool.

Overlap pool liner, on the other hand, is folded over the wall of the pool and is held in place underneath the top rail of the above ground pool. You can determine if your pool needs overlap liner when you see you see a small part of the liner outside the top rail of the pool.

2. Thickness and Design

The thickness of the pool liner determines its durability. Make sure to buy a pool liner that is made from high-end materials to ensure its sturdiness and longer product life. Also choose a design that perfectly fits the look of your pool. Choose the appropriate color and pattern to enhance the look of your precious pool.