Many backyards have the potential to foster good times, gatherings, exercise and a place to relax like a private pool. Having a pool in your property makes it easy to float on warm days with a cool drink, take a refreshing swim or entertain guests.
However, pool maintenance becomes even easier when homeowners invest in a few key pool accessories. Here are some of the must-have swimming pool accessories that will enhance any backyard pool experience.
1. ENJOY LOTS OF FLOATING FUN
What’s more exciting than having a few pieces of floating accessories and games around the pool to encourage people to get in the water? Increasing homeowners’ enjoyment of the pool is an easy way to increase pool value. Of course, there are traditional rafts, but today’s options have greatly expanded the options for homeowners with pools. In addition to flat floats, there are fun shaped inflatables like unicorns, swans, and even fruit and food inspired floats.
Other options include chair-style lounge chairs, pads that can accommodate more than one person, and mesh seats that submerge the lower half of the body in the water. Add some floating drink holders to stay hydrated without leaving the pool. Do you like games and competitions? Then go for the wide range of floating game tables and floating nets ideal for pool volleyball or badminton competitions.
2. INSTALL OUTDOOR LIGHTING FOR SECURITY AND AMBIANCE
The average backyard has landscaping and some decorative water feature elements around the pool. Trees, decks, fountains and gardens can still stand out and add ambiance to a space with the right outdoor lighting around these features. While it is most important to ensure that directional floodlights are in place to illuminate the pool itself for safety reasons during nighttime use, several other locations can also be showcased with lighting, including:
- Steps
- Pool sidewalks
- Water features, sculptures and decorations
- Circuits and seating areas
- Terraces
- Trees and plants
- Garden beds
Recessed lights in steps and gardens, around the perimeter of the property, high in trees and along walkways can make a garden pool beautiful and functional. Aside from aesthetics, lighting these areas helps prevent people from tripping and falling after dark.
Homeowners can have complete control over their setup by installing a smart outdoor lighting system with a physical control panel or using an app. These allow lighting to be turned on, off and dimmed in different areas, and certain types of LED strings can be commanded to perform light shows and change colors.
3. PROTECTIVE SWIMMING POOLS COVERS
Pool covers keep the pool clean and increase safety. Pool owners can increase safety while keeping debris in the pool to a minimum by using a pool cover. Different swimming pool covers have different features, so a little research is required when purchasing. Ideally, owners will invest in one that best suits their needs and environment.
Some of the more common and affordable options are mesh and bubble pool safety covers. Mesh covers effectively keep most leaves and debris out of the water and offer good protection by keeping people and pests out of the pool. Bubble covers are relatively thin and contain heat-absorbing bubbles that can increase pool heat by up to eight degrees on sunny days.
Those who want the safety, protection and convenience of a pool cover should consider investing in an automatic pool cover. There are vinyl, rubber and mesh styles that can be pulled up with cords and rolled to one side. There are also improved options and automatic pool covers have several advantages. These retract themselves with the click of a switch, while app-enabled Bluetooth models are even easier to control.
There are also retractable deck pool covers that are the best choice for keeping pets and people safe around the pool. They can be walked on, which makes them an impressive but expensive option. However, they help keep the water warm, reduce the need to operate filtration systems, and can reduce the amount of chemicals a pool requires.
4. KEEP THE WATER CLEAN WITH A POOL VACUUM
Regardless of whether the site has an above-ground or in-ground pool, there is no need for a vacuum cleaner to clean the bottom of the pool. These scrub the bottom and at the same time collect small dirt that settles on the bottom of the pool, and some modes can even wash the walls of the pools. There are two types of pool vacuum cleaners: manual and robotic vacuum cleaners.
Hand held vacuums are great for spot cleaning and general cleaning and have multiple heads and the ability to reach into corners and hard to reach places. These can be time consuming, but are more affordable than alternative robotic options.
Being said that, most pool owners have found that robotic pool cleaners are well worth the investment. These are most functional when used with in ground pools and can clean most pools in about three hours without owners doing anything other than clicking a few buttons and dropping the vacuum into the water.
5. POOL FILTERS
One of the most important parts of your pool is the swimming pool water filter, which helps keep your pool free of dirt and bacteria. When you have a reliable pool filtration system, you get a number of benefits that can positively affect your health and your budget. There are 3 types of pool filters available in market. They are:
- Swimming Pool Sand Filter
- Swimming Pool Cartridge Filter
- Diatomaceous Earth Filters- DE Filters
6. POOL SKIMMERS
Pool skimmers are designed to clean the water in the upper part of the pool and all pool owners will need at least one type of skimmer. The most basic style is a net or leaf bag attached to the end of a long pole that removes leaves and such from the top of the water – even those stray toys! Above-ground pool skimmers are designed to hang along the edge of the pool and catch leaves them. These slowly absorb water and capture large amounts of dirt before they reach the bottom.
However, those with in ground pools – especially those with lots of surrounding deciduous trees – may want to invest in an automatic skimmer. Automatic pool skimmers are hands-free and glide across the water to remove leaves and other fallen debris. They tend to have a lot of moving parts, so users will want to keep an eye on them during operation as they can tip over or get stuck after encountering large debris.
7. HEAT-COOL PUMPS
Another must have accessories that every pool should have can be a heat-cool pump, which can really help you to extend your pool days, without considering the seasons. A heat-cool pump heats the pool during winters and cools the pool during summers, making it reliable for swimming.
8. LED WATER LIGHTS
Looking for a way to keep the pool party going late into the night? LED lights are a great choice. From energy savings to custom pool party colors, you’ll get plenty of benefits from these simple little lights. Let’s take a closer look at what underwater LED lights can do for your above ground pool.
Several other accessories like floating Bluetooth speakers, volleyball nets and other water sports can add too much to your pools as well as making fun swimming. If you are in the look for accessorizing your pools, don’t hesitate to contact Kehlan Pools – Bridgeway KSA – leading swimming pool specialist in Jeddah.