| One of the frequent and required tasks that | | | | new batteries are required -- some stay charged |
| comes with owning a pool is cleaning it. But, if you | | | | for as little as 30 minutes, while others can clean |
| own a small pool, an inflatable pool, or a spa, | | | | for up to 3 hours or longer on a single charge or |
| standard-size automatic pool cleaners will more | | | | set of batteries. Length of operation time may |
| than likely be too big and bulky for the job. | | | | not be important if the device will be used in a |
| Smaller areas require smaller equipment. To most | | | | spa or as a spot cleaner in a larger pool. If it will |
| efficiently meet your dirt and debris cleaning | | | | be used to completely clean a small to |
| needs, the most suitable choice would be cordless, | | | | medium-size pool, though, length of operation time |
| hoseless, automatic pool cleaners that work | | | | will be an important consideration. |
| independently of your pool's pump and filter | | | | An additional feature to consider when deciding |
| system. | | | | among automatic pool cleaners for small spaces is |
| Larger automatic pool cleaners are most | | | | the size and shape of the cleaning head. What is |
| frequently powered by electricity from the home, | | | | the size and shape of your pool or spa? Are |
| or by the suction created from a pool's pump and | | | | there small niches or tight angles into which you |
| filter system. No matter which way, pool owners | | | | would want a device to fit? Will you be using your |
| are required to manage an often bulky machine | | | | cleaner for spot cleaning only, or will it also be |
| and many feet of cords or hoses. More | | | | used to clean an entire pool? Some cleaners are |
| substantial devices as well as long cords and | | | | made with a narrow head, and these are perfect |
| hoses are a welcome addition when the area to | | | | for cleaning spas and for spot cleaning any size |
| be cleaned is significant, but not when it comes to | | | | swimming pool. Other cleaners for small spaces |
| cleaning smaller pools and spas. Many of the | | | | have a wider head, but often come with a |
| automatic cleaners designed for smaller spaces | | | | crevice or corner attachment to reach tighter |
| are lightweight, easy to maneuver, free of cords | | | | spots. These work well as spot cleaners in any |
| and hoses, and powered by standard batteries. | | | | size pool, but they can also successfully clean |
| Some cleaners come equipped with rechargeable | | | | small to medium-size pools as a whole. |
| batteries, a more environmentally sound choice, | | | | All in all, when it comes to small pools, inflatable |
| and some even operate without any batteries, | | | | pools, or spas, choosing the most suitable |
| but rather by drawing debris up into a capture | | | | automatic pool cleaner depends largely on your |
| chamber through a siphoning process. | | | | own needs: how would you like your equipment to |
| Useful additions to look for in automatic pool | | | | be powered; how long do you need a single |
| cleaners designed for smaller spaces include | | | | battery charge to last; and what features will help |
| reusable filter bags for collecting debris and a | | | | you most effectively clean your specific pool or |
| telescoping pole for easy cleaning of deeper areas | | | | spa? No matter what size your pool or spa, |
| in the spa or pool, or the ability to attach your | | | | cleaning it is a must, and using the most |
| existing telescoping pole. Additionally, look for the | | | | appropriate pool cleaner for the job will save you |
| length of time that the cleaners will run before | | | | time and effort. |