Lack of solar charging makes it impractical for most pools, where skimming needs to be nonstop. Cleanup requires significant time. Limited battery life. Pool skimmers, which flit along the surface of ...

Swimming pools are fun. Cleaning swimming pools is not fun. I learned this simple logic as a kid growing up in and around pools—it’s the only way to survive summer in Houston. Four years ago, I became ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Skimming leaves, bugs, and debris off a pool’s surface is one of the more tedious parts ...

Not every pool needs a dedicated skimmer like the Smonet SR5, but it’s a handy gadget for sudden windstorms, and it does a better job than some pricier multi-function products. Numerous pool robots do ...

Having tested several robotic pool cleaners over the past couple years, one thing has become abundantly clear: the top-of-the-line models simply don’t do everything well, despite high prices and many ...

A pool robot that cleans the floor is useful, but it still lets leaves, pollen, bugs, and sunscreen film spend time on the surface first. A robot pool skimmer attacks the mess earlier, before it sinks ...

The Aiper Surfer S2 is a simple but effective pool skimmer that takes one of the most frequent maintenance tasks completely off your hands. Solar charging and long battery life make it truly hands-off ...

Beatbot’s smart skimmer comes with a sky-high price tag, but aside from its competently designed app, it doesn’t outperform one of its simpler and much less-expensive competitors. While testing the ...

Having a pool sounds like a dream until it's time to clean it. Between skimming leaves, removing bugs, and keeping debris from piling up, pool maintenance can quickly eat into the time you'd rather ...

Robotic pool cleaners automate the process of skimming leaves, bugs, and other debris from the water's surface. Betta's solar-powered robotic skimmers are on sale during USA TODAY Shopping's Fall ...