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Owning a swimming pool is one of those life perks that sounds like it should be pure bliss: sunny afternoons lounging by the water, hosting weekend barbecues, floating in a flamingo-shaped tube without a care in the world.
But if you actually own a pool, you know the real story: it’s fun for about five minutes, then comes the never-ending cycle of skimming, brushing, vacuuming, balancing chemicals and shelling out for professional cleanings when life gets too busy. I learned this the hard way.
That’s why I’ve always kept my eye on robotic pool cleaners. I’ve tried a couple over the years — some decent, some disappointing. But I recently got my hands o