Pool Care & Equipment

Essential equipment for caring for a fibreglass swimming pool

A simple maintenance kit can help you look after your pool surface. Start with water testing, gentle cleaning tools and a routine suited to the pool's finish.

1. Water testing equipment

Regularly monitoring water chemistry helps support the longevity of pool equipment and finishes. Look for a suitable pool-water test kit that measures relevant parameters such as pH and sanitiser level. Follow your pool professional's recommendations and the instructions for your pool system.

Buying considerations: test parameters, replacement reagents, expiry dates and ease of reading results.

2. Non-abrasive pool brush

Choose a brush compatible with your fibreglass pool's actual finish. Gentle bristles are generally preferable to aggressive abrasives, which can scratch or dull some coatings. Verify compatibility with the surface manufacturer.

Buying considerations: bristle type, size, pole connection and suitability for curved pool walls and steps.

3. Leaf net and telescopic pole

Removing leaves before they settle helps reduce debris accumulation. A net and adjustable pole are simple tools for routine maintenance; avoid dragging hard edges along the pool surface.

Buying considerations: frame edge, handle strength, mesh depth and pole compatibility.

4. Optional pool-cleaning equipment

Robotic cleaners and skimmers may reduce routine manual work, but compatibility varies by model and pool shape. Verify suitability for a fibreglass finish, steps, slope and pool dimensions. Automated cleaners do not repair osmosis, failed coatings or surface deterioration.

When maintenance isn't enough

If the surface is faded, chalky, blistered, peeling or rough, ordinary cleaning accessories may not resolve the underlying condition. Read our faded pool surface guide or discuss fibreglass pool restoration with Reviva Pool.