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    23 Things You’ll Probably Need If You Plan On Using Your Pool This Summer

    Because every day is a pool day...basically.

    1. A set of color-changing inflatable pool balls that'll entice you to actually get in the pool, even if it's just to pose with your new lights for Instagram. Each ball is solar-powered and will last about eight hours on a charge.

    Four different-colored balls floating in the pool

    2. Or some lotus-shaped floating lights if you prefer magical fairytale vibes.

    3. A durable dog/kiddie pool for pets who love water but are terrified of big pools, as well as little little little ones who aren't ready for a standard pool yet. These are portable and fold down so you can store them in the garage for next summer. And reviewers say they're sturdy enough to stand up to pups roughhousing in them.

    Reviewer's large dog relaxing in the pool with plenty of room leftover

    4. Or a mini inflatable pool so you can make your summery dreams of relaxing in a pool with a glass of sweet tea a reality — even if your small backyard doesn't fit an in-ground pool.

    5. A Scumbug to slurp up all the oils, sunscreen, and yuckies that are chilling in your pool. Just wring it out when it gets discolored, give it a rinse, and pop it back in the pool.

    Clean white bug-shaped sponge next to the same shape sponge that's slightly orange

    6. A floating snack tray because of course you need a cold bevvy and some nibbles nearby. There's even a slot for your phone, book, or tablet so you're never thirsty, hungry, or bored.

    Black round inflatable holding a bucket of ice and three alcoholic drinks, snacks, cans of soda, Capri Suns, and more

    7. A genius pool chair that'll keep you upright and provide back support while letting you dip your toes in the pool. It has three different settings and weighs just four pounds so you can bring it wherever you go.

    8. A pre-swim hair cream if you plan to spend all summer in your pool but don't want your mane to look like a dry, tangled mess. This cream protects your tresses from chlorine and can help prevent blonde hair from turning green.

    9. A 4-in-1 inflatable pool float for making pool time even more fun. But beware — it's so dang comfortable that you might want to buy two so you don't have to share!

    Reviewer relaxing on the float, which has a pillow for the neck and the legs

    10. A pool floaties organizer so you can store your inflatable unicorn, beach balls, and pool noodles in one place instead of sighing disappointedly after realizing that the kids left their pool toys everywhere.

    Reviewer photo of the organizer tied to their fence holding several large inflatables

    11. A floating beer pong table to basically guarantee hours of fun. And it doubles as a lounger for when you need to sleep off your buzz.

    White pool float with slots for cups to play beer pong

    12. An inflatable basketball hoop because it'll be a slam dunk with the family. ~Hoop~ there it is (and by "it" I mean a summer of wholesome fun).

    Someone shooting a basketball into the oversized inflatable orange and blue hoop

    13. A set of floating wineglasses that'll transport the fun from dinner table to the pool. They have an extended rim to help minimize splashes from the pool ruining your drink.

    14. A floating waterproof Bluetooth speaker if you have no plans to stop streaming Sour — and that includes when you're chillaxing in the pool.

    The blue and yellow speaker

    15. Diving for Diamonds, a fun pool game for friend groups or families that often can't agree on what game to play. Throw the diamonds in the pool and then dive for points!

    Different colored epoxy diamonds with different point values on them

    16. Some poolside cup holders so you can grab your Yeti tumbler without heaving yourself over the side of your pool. These are designed to clip to the side of above-ground pools, ensuring your never more than a few seconds away from your drink.

    Three white cup holders clipped to the side of a pool

    17. Tumbler Tubes to spare your hand the annoyance of having to hold a heavy drink that doesn't fit in a cup holder and that doesn't float. Well, this genius creation hugs your drink like an inflatable ring to keep it afloat. Plus, it has a handy 30-inch leash that you can wrap around your wrist so your drink never strays too far.

    Three tumblers floating and holding drinks

    18. An alligator pool thermometer because it'll freak out your pool guests to see you enjoying the water as nonchalantly as a Floridian while they point and stutter that there's a gator in the pool.

    19. The FrogLog, an escape ramp that'll save the unfortunate critters who might otherwise drown.

    The ramp, which floats along the edge of the pool

    20. A pool filter basket remover tool if you close your eyes and scrunch up your face every time you have to grab the pool filter basket, unsure what ickiness you're going to see this time. This 3D-printed handle grabs the basket so you don't even have to bend down.

    21. A pool vacuum for sucking up the dirt, twigs, and leaves that have settled on the pool floor.

    The vacuum in use and you can clearly see the clean streak on the pool floor that has been vacuumed

    22. Some crochet water balloons so your pool-friendly fun is also eco-friendly. Just soak the "balloons" in water, hurl one at your nearest opponent, and repeat. No more having to fill wasteful single-use latex balloons with water by hand!

    The crochet balloons in yellow, red, blue, green, and other colors

    23. A waterproof floating dog toy to make sure your pooch isn't missing out on the fun!

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