# Poolsidebasics

> Pool cleaner and pool-care buying guides

## Site
- Homepage: https://www.poolsidebasics.com/
- Guides: https://www.poolsidebasics.com/blog
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## Guides
- [Best Pool Test Kit (2026): Drop Kits vs Strips for Weekly Balance](https://www.poolsidebasics.com/blog/best-pool-test-kit): Use a FAS-DPD drop kit when you need numbers you can trust. Keep 6-way strips for fast midweek checks between deeper weekend tests.
- [Best Pool Vacuum (2026): Pressure-Side Sweep vs Handheld Spot Cleaners](https://www.poolsidebasics.com/blog/best-pool-vacuum): Pick an automatic pressure-side cleaner when you have a booster pump line. Grab a cordless handheld when you only need quick spot cleanup after swimming.
- [Best Robotic Pool Cleaner (2026): Corded Workhorses vs Cordless Climbers](https://www.poolsidebasics.com/blog/best-robotic-pool-cleaner): Match corded reliability or cordless runtime to your pool size and debris load. Floor-and-wall robots beat floor-only units when waterline scum is the real chore.