Ensuring Your Pool Area Is Ready For Summer Doesn’t Have To Be A Chore!
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010“Please? O please, please, please, PLEASE, can we go to the pool today??!!”
Probably the most popular refrain of the summer, repeated over and over again by every child, fresh out of school and ready for summer vacation! Pool season actually kicks into high gear as soon as the final school bell rings and children are set free for two whole months of fun in the sun, though Memorial Day may be the informal start of summer.
Whether heading to the local town pool, the country club, or for those lucky ones the backyard pool, children and parents are all looking to chill out and relax in the cool refreshing water! Imagine, however, heading to the pool for the day and finding broken and dirty pool furniture, (or worse, no pool furniture at all!)?
It is possible to equip a pool area with beautiful, top quality commercial grade pool furniture, no matter what the budget is. Selecting the right furniture may seem like a daunting chore, but with a little bit of research, discovering the right furniture can be easy.
The most popular choice for chaise lounges and poolside tables and chairs are those made of strong and durable plastic. This furniture is stain resistant, and impervious to chlorine, salty air, sun and other harsh weather conditions. It is also stackable, easily transferable, and easy to clean! With all the beautiful finishes available, including finishes designed to look just like wood, metal or wicker, it’s easy to see why plastic pool furniture is a designer’s choice!
Aluminum framed pool furniture has a stellar reputation – and has earned it! It is light weight, durable and attractive! You can choose from the very trendy aluminum frame with vinyl strap furniture, or go for lovely (and weather resistant) fabric slings. Both the straps and fabric slings are available in a wide assortment of hues and styles, so it’s easy to find furniture that will absolutely complement any outdoor setting. Also, straps and slings are easy to replace, which means more money saved! Many hotels, resorts, residential living facilities, cruise ships and much more realized long ago the value of aluminum framed furniture.
If you truly want to “set it out and forget it” then recycled plastic pool furniture is the option for you. This virtually no-maintenance material is designed to withstand the harshest winters or the hottest summers. Normally made from HDF (High-Density Polyethylene), which is derived from post-consumer bottle waste (i.e. milk jugs or soda bottles), this is a really budget (and eco!) friendly choice. With vivid colors like yellow, red or teal, you can certainly spice up your pool area!
The look of the poolside area is significant to business, and can be a determining factor in how much profit is made. Not only can the look of the pool furniture draw in, or drive away customers – it can be a safety hazard also. Commercial grade pool furniture is designed to withstand much more than retail furniture can. Retail shops may be a great place to equip your backyard swimming pool, but a lawsuit over a customer hurt because of low quality pool furniture can certainly put a mark in business! With the wide variety of materials available, it is easy to choose pool furniture that will perfectly complement your establishment (and your budget!) and make your guests, “guests for life”! Don’t forget the poolside picnic tables and chairs to complete your pool furniture shopping list.