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Pool Cleaners for Every Pool Type
If you are looking for a new pool cleaner, Backyardcity Pools has a great collection. We carry the top brands at competitive prices. We have suction side cleaner which use the pool’s own suction, usually from the skimmer, to suck dirt and debris off the bottom of the pool. We also have pressure side cleaners, which use one of the water returns or a secondary booster pump’s return pressure to push the dirt and debris into a bag on the cleaner. These cleaners leave your pool’s skimmer free. Robotic cleaners are another option. These are “smart” cleaners that you program and put in the pool They are virtually maintenance free. We carry cleaners for above ground and in ground… Continue reading
How to Make Pool Cleaning a Thing of the Past
Most people would probably say that they’d love to have a swimming pool in their backyard, but many decide not to because they feel the maintenance that goes along with a swimming pool is too much to handle. In the past, cleaning a swimming pool had been a time consuming activity, unless we could afford a pool service company to do the work for us. These days, though, pool owners can rely on modern technology to do the dirty task of cleaning the pool.
Robotic pool cleaners bring together computer technology and robotic innovation to create an automatic pool cleaner that cannot be beat. Once… Continue reading
Time to Check Your Pool Maintenance Equipment!
The pool off season is a perfect time to check all of your pool maintenance equipment to make sure that it is in great shape and ready for next season. Check for holes in skimmers, leaf rakes, and pool vacuum bags. Look for cracks or damage to plastic pieces on brushes and handles, vacuum hoses, and etc. Keeping this equipment clean, whole, and in working order will ensure that opening your pool next season will be a breeze! Replace any necessary maintenance tools now to avoid opening day drama in the spring.
Give Dad a Gift That Really Sucks (Dirt, That Is)
What’s the absolute worst job when it comes to maintaining a swimming pool? Ask one hundred pool-owning Dads this question, and you’re sure to hear “cleaning the darn thing” as the top answer. Yes, owning a pool is sheer luxury and fun… when you don’t have to do the regular job of scrubbing and vacuuming to keep the dirt and debris under control. This job, unfortunately, usually falls onto Dad’s shoulders.
Luckily, you can dazzle a pool-cleaning Dad (your own or someone else’s) with the gift of a Robotic Pool Cleaner, which does all the cleaning by itself. Robotic pool cleaners scrub and vacuum just about every inch of a swimming pool without much… Continue reading
New Rebates on Above Ground Pool Cleaners
The season for pool savings is upon us! People across the country are opening their pools in anticipation of Memorial Day. Last week, we brought you savings on pool cleaners for Polaris in ground robotic cleaners. This week, we want to extend the savings to above ground pool owners. From now through the end of July 2011, you can get an additional $25 rebate on the already discounted Robo-Kleen Above Ground Pool Cleaner. The Robo-Kleen is a fraction of the cost of traditional robotic pool cleaners. It’s self-contained filtration system so it will not clog up your pump and filter. It cleans your pool with no messy hoses to connect and wrestle with. Just drop it in and let… Continue reading