Chemical Free cleaning
Keeping your water clean and balanced is a priority, so if you prefer to keep your pool surface clean without adding extra chemicals, a microfibre cloth or mop is a great solution. (Note - If you have a PVC pool interior, it is important not to apply chemicals with microfibre, as they can be too abrasive on the print. Only ever use microfibre with water - and NEVER use a magic eraser on a pool liner.
Aqua Fingers pool mop This flexible frame attaches to most telescopic poles, and comes with a microfibre mop head featuring hundreds of 'fingers' to gently wipe a pool surface for a chemical-free clean. The Microfibre mop head unzips for easy removal for washing or replacement, and replacement mops are also available.
Pool Liner Patch Repair Kits
There are two options when repairing a tear or puncture in a pool liner. The quickest and easiest way is with a clear vinyl, self-adhesive patch, which simply applies like a big bandaid. These patches can be applied underwater, so there is no need to empty the pool either. They can also be used on a variety of other smooth PVC products such as inflatable pool toys and shade structures. Currently out of stock, patches are normally sold in a pack of 4, and each patch is 76mm x 178mm. New stock is due May 2025.
The other option for repairing a hole in a pool liner is with a patch of the actual pool material. If you do not have any offcuts from when your pool liner was installed, you can purchase large patches of the material that are 500mm x 1300mm. Instructions for repairing your liner are supplied, but you will need to purchase a suitable adhesive separately.
Instant Fibreglass Repair
This self-adhesive, flexible fibreglass patch is 76mm x 152mm. UV Light activated, it sets hard in just a few minutes, and can be drilled, sanded and painted. Perfect for PVC Pipe repairs.
Leafstop Cable & Winch System
This handy cable and winch system can be used instead of the standard Leafstop
bungee cord. Intended for long-term above ground pool closures, the cable and
winch system provides a much tighter fit.
To use the cable, remove the existing bungee cord, and thread the cable through
the eyelets. Place over the pool, and tighten using the hand winch. Ideal for
winter - ask at your pool shop.
Roller Over-Covers
While it sounds silly, a solar pool cover really does need a cover when it's rolled up on the reel. Made from a heat reflective white fabric, the 'over-cover' is supplied with all new Hydtrotools Reels. The over-cover should be used whenever the solar cover is rolled up on the reel - even if its only going to be off the pool for a couple of hours. Failure to use the over-cover is the number one cause of 'Roller Burn'. An over-cover is supplied with pre-fitted eyelets and cord to attach to the roller, and can be trimmed to size if required.
Pool Cover Floats
Pool cover floats are used to support the centre of soft spa covers and above
ground pool Leafstop covers. The floats raise the centre of the cover up to 0.5m
above the water level to create a peak, encouraging leaves and debris to fall
off the cover, rather than pool in the middle.
If more than one float is required, they can be joined with cord (not supplied) to keep them in place. To
see how
many floats are required for each size pool see our page on
Leafstop covers.
