Swimming pools may be permanent fixtures or temporary and portable inflated options. Permanent pools may be in built or aboveground constructions. The most common permanent options are concrete, vinyl-lined or fiberglass varieties. Inflatable versions are available in rubber or synthetic fabrics. In order to ensure that a pool performs well, it is necessary to undertake regular maintenance and cleansing. This involves using innumerable cleaning and purification supplies. This includes the use of skimmers, water purifiers, filters and pumps. People may choose chlorine and/or bromine based chemicals and other chlorinators. Water balancers, algae control chemicals, clarifiers, metal and stain resistant chemicals and numerous test kits are available. People may choose to use cleaning meters to check the effectiveness of pool chemicals. People may claim chlorine-based chemicals are irritants. As such they can select from chlorine free cleansers and other alternative sanitation supplies. Other supplies include chemical filter cleaners, natural cleaners and floating chlorinators.

In order to increase longevity of pools, maintenance is a prerequisite. Pool supplies include maintenance equipment that help seal cracks and chips. Maintenance apparatus can be used to monitor the pH levels in the water. This needs to be constantly stabilized. These test strips need to be dipped into the pool. This helps understand inadequacies and users can add necessary chemicals to balance the equation. Chlorine supplies can be added directly to the water or as a float that dissolves in time.

Other supplies include arrange of pool heaters. This includes solar, heat pumps and gas heaters. Pool supplies include filtration systems that may need to be installed in built pools. The system suck in pool water, clean it, and then it is recycled into the pool. Automatic pool cleaner supplies are similar to underwater vacuum cleaners that can draw in debris, which keeps the pool water relatively clean. Others may purchase pool covers for safety at night. This also helps keep out dust and leaves. At all times it is important to stock lifesavers in case of emergencies.