Choose well
Your pool is the starting point.
Not the cleaner.
A visual guide to cleaner types, coverage, debris and the details to check before spending a dollar.
Find your starting pointThe pool shop. With a little more know-how.
Less pool work.
More pool time.
Pool cleaners, the right replacement parts, and practical advice for taking care of your favorite place to switch off.
Find your equipment. Understand your pool.
Find your next pool cleaner.
Explore our cleaner selection. Check the exact model’s pool size, surface and coverage before you buy.
A place for every pool job
What does your pool need?
Before you add to cart
Same pool.
Different ways
to clean it.
The biggest difference is where the power comes from—and where the debris goes. Start there, then check the exact model.
Read the full comparisonRoboticPool debris↓Cleaner’s own filter
SuctionPool debris↓Hose & suction line↓Pool filtration system
- Choose robotic for
- Cleaning that runs independently of the circulation pump.
- Consider suction when
- You have compatible plumbing and the required pump flow.
System diagram, not a performance test. A compatible leaf canister may intercept suction-side debris. Sources: Polaris and Pentair Rebel manual.
The Poolside Journal
A little know-how goes a long way.
Your pool is the starting point.
Care for it
Clear water starts with a repeatable routine.
What to test, what to clean, and which jobs depend on conditions—not a calendar.
Keep it running
Looks right. But will that replacement part fit?
A model-number-first checklist for filters, tracks, hoses and other replacement parts.
Understand the tradeoffs
Robotic or suction? Follow the debris.
Compare the systems, the maintenance jobs, and what extra pump time really costs.