Swimming Pool Chemicals
Learn about all the new pool toys and pool floats you can have for your swimming pool. There are more than just boring old floats and noodles, in fact, there are hundreds of pool toys flooding the market every day. So before you buy, check out this upbeat article on pool toys and floats.
What’s a car without a radio? A great dress without the shoes? A party without at least one visit from the authorities (we swear he had pants on, officer!)? They’re incomplete, that’s what. As is a gorgeous, idyllic backyard pool scene, complete with family and friends, but conspicuously lacking the most basic accessories- pool toys!
Swimming pool toys are the icing on the cake of your pool. Especially if you have kids, they are indispensable to your family fun factor. In an economy where value for the dollar is concern number one, how can anyone resist the sheer affordability of turning your own property into the “place to be” by the simple addition of floating pool toys? The math does itself.
A suggestion: without wasting gas, motel fees, beach tag costs or the sheer aggravation, select some key pool toys, all available at your local store, and turn your yard into America’s top vacation destination. Don’t have a pool, you say? Consider this: for the cost of a week’s vacation, you can provide your family with a source of summer fun that doesn’t end at checkout time (and also adds value to your home). Some inexpensive pools run as low as $300, and require nothing but a level piece of ground, a hose, and an inflatable pool toy or two (or ten!).
This brings us to the toys; since we’re being value-conscious, let’s talk multi-functionality. Enjoy snow tubes in the winter? Guess what- they work just as well on the water. From their potential as outdoor recliners (for you) to their potential as floating island fortresses (for the kids), the classic tubes can’t be beat. Another classic is the simple, timeless, beach ball. The variety of games possible with this particular staple of pool-dom is limited only by your family’s imagination. Got a wiffle ball bat? Pool baseball. A hula-hoop? Pool basketball. A string? That’s right- pool volleyball. All you need now are opening ceremonies and a steroid controversy or two (we swear Billy’s just competitive, officer!).
Having established the basics, let’s assume you’re ready to take swimming pool toys to the next level. Many stores offer phenomenal and inventive pool toys that no kid (or giddy adult) can resist. Super Subbies are adorable battery-powered animals kids can chase around the pool. Torpedo Sharks and Dolphins serve a similar function, but are kid-powered instead (and also come in a night-friendly glow-in –the-dark version). The beauty of all this? None of it retails for more than $10.
Don’t think it ends there. Many pool companies take their art even further, creating innovative toys to rival those made by their land-based competitors. For instance, the Scoobarang, a newer breakthrough, is a Frisbee-like toy that, when thrown underwater, will return instantly to the thrower (hence the name).
Of course, fun with pool toys isn’t just for the kids. For the grown-ups, there are many floating pool accessories designed to turn your pool into an oasis of relaxation. One of the most convenient is the floating table set. Imagine a floating pool bar, complete with beverages and snacks that don’t require a trip to the kitchen? No, you’re not at Sandals. You’re at your house in Anywhere, USA. Between the kid’s toys and yours, the entire family is covered.
A final note: once you’ve made your selections and converted your patch of earth into the summer fun zone, consider storage. Nothing is tackier than a backyard with pool toys strewn about. Be sure to pick up one of the many available bins and pool racks that hold towels, goggles, sun block and toys. Then, sit back, smile, and realize that this vacation never ends.
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