Let's Talk about Swimming Pool Accessories

The thing is, personally, I think although shopping for swimming pool could be fun, it could also be a stressful task. Having a swimming pool at home would be cool but to maintain it to be always clean and safe, that could make you lose some sleep… Ok, that’s just a figure of speech. Anyway, you may wonder what should you buy for your swimming pool, so let me just share you my thoughts.

One of the most crucial swimming pool accessories is the pool cover. You need the plastic cover to seal the pool during the winter season and to protect the pool from the harsh elements such as wind, ice and debris. Covering your pool will also keep your children or pets from jumping the pool unplanned, which could be extremely dangerous. Remember, part of owning a pool, you will need to be extra cautious with safety issues especially if you own a small child. By the way, the pool cover usually needs something heavy to keep it in place, such as sandbags or plain fabric straps.

Another popular swimming pool accessory is a skimmer to collect dead leaves, branches, insects and other debris from the water surface. A skimmer looks like a huge badminton racket that collects the floating objects. A sturdy solid skimmer will save you money on the pool maintenance. Ideally you should clean dead leaves daily, because too many leaves in the pool can damage your water filters and make you use more harmful chlorine to keep water clean.

If left untreated, a concrete pool surface can be quite hard on skin and not too appealing. Many people opt for cheerful pool paints to keep the pool tidy and fun. Pool paints are usually water- or rubber based, or epoxy. When used regularly, pool paints will greatly prolong the life of the swimming pool protecting its surfaces from sun, harsh elements and chemically enhanced pool water.

Antifreeze is an essential pool accessory for those who live in colder climates. When sealing the pool for the winter, you should drain the water out of the swimming pool plumbing and pour the antifreeze into the pump and pipes. Now you are ready to seal the pool for the winter.

Ok, this is my favorite part: shopping for pool furniture. Nothing fancy or expensive, just basic stuff. Though no one says basic can’t be stylish, right? What we always need is a couple of lounge chair and a table to place our drinks. The design of the furniture is totally up to your own taste. However, no matter what style you choose, remember to pick the pieces that have rubber no-mark coating on the legs so not to disrupt the pool paint. The ideal pool furniture should be able to withstand the winter under a plastic cover and still please your eye in the spring. Also, do not over furnish your pool. You wouldn’t want you pool to be crowded that will make it hard for you to move around.

However, there’s something that you can’t really save on: pool chemicals. Choosing discount chemicals may often mean choosing outdated or otherwise low-quality and deteriorating supplies which in the long run could cause pool problems that could cost you more.

I understand that some of you may think, my, that’s a whole load to buy. But then, hey, that’s the cost of owning a swimming pool, right? Think about it though, it may be a hassle, but during summer when everyone else are cramming their way for a swim at the public pool, you can just simply go to that backyard of yours and jump into your own private pool. Plus, pool party isn’t such a bad idea at all!