The Best Pool Cleaners For Small Spaces

!±8± The Best Pool Cleaners For Small Spaces

One of the frequent and required tasks that comes with owning a pool is cleaning it. But, if you own a small pool, an inflatable pool, or a spa, standard-size automatic pool cleaners will more than likely be too big and bulky for the job. Smaller areas require smaller equipment. To most efficiently meet your dirt and debris cleaning needs, the most suitable choice would be cordless, hoseless, automatic pool cleaners that work independently of your pool's pump and filter system.

Larger automatic pool cleaners are most frequently powered by electricity from the home, or by the suction created from a pool's pump and filter system. No matter which way, pool owners are required to manage an often bulky machine and many feet of cords or hoses. More substantial devices as well as long cords and hoses are a welcome addition when the area to be cleaned is significant, but not when it comes to cleaning smaller pools and spas. Many of the automatic cleaners designed for smaller spaces are lightweight, easy to maneuver, free of cords and hoses, and powered by standard batteries. Some cleaners come equipped with rechargeable batteries, a more environmentally sound choice, and some even operate without any batteries, but rather by drawing debris up into a capture chamber through a siphoning process.

Useful additions to look for in automatic pool cleaners designed for smaller spaces include reusable filter bags for collecting debris and a telescoping pole for easy cleaning of deeper areas in the spa or pool, or the ability to attach your existing telescoping pole. Additionally, look for the length of time that the cleaners will run before new batteries are required -- some stay charged for as little as 30 minutes, while others can clean for up to 3 hours or longer on a single charge or set of batteries. Length of operation time may not be important if the device will be used in a spa or as a spot cleaner in a larger pool. If it will be used to completely clean a small to medium-size pool, though, length of operation time will be an important consideration.

An additional feature to consider when deciding among automatic pool cleaners for small spaces is the size and shape of the cleaning head. What is the size and shape of your pool or spa? Are there small niches or tight angles into which you would want a device to fit? Will you be using your cleaner for spot cleaning only, or will it also be used to clean an entire pool? Some cleaners are made with a narrow head, and these are perfect for cleaning spas and for spot cleaning any size swimming pool. Other cleaners for small spaces have a wider head, but often come with a crevice or corner attachment to reach tighter spots. These work well as spot cleaners in any size pool, but they can also successfully clean small to medium-size pools as a whole.

All in all, when it comes to small pools, inflatable pools, or spas, choosing the most suitable automatic pool cleaner depends largely on your own needs: how would you like your equipment to be powered; how long do you need a single battery charge to last; and what features will help you most effectively clean your specific pool or spa? No matter what size your pool or spa, cleaning it is a must, and using the most appropriate pool cleaner for the job will save you time and effort.