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The Sun
21-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers rush to nab outdoor pool for just £45 in Lidl – it's big enough for the whole family but you need to be quick
DIVE IN The bargain won't be around forever so act fast IT'S weekends like this that many of us would kill for our own swimming pool. And this weekend you could be in luck as shoppers are nabbing exactly that for under £50 at Lidl. 2 2 Taking to the Facebook group Extreme Couponing & Bargains UK, one mum shared her hot weather find. She revealed that she had picked up the Crivit Frame Pool from the German supermarket on special offer down from £69.99. Explaining how she got more money off, she wrote: 'Absolute bargain considering the best way 10ft pool is currently on offer for £100 online 'Was uploaded yesterday save £15 on the 10ft frame pool using the Lidl plus app, I managed to get an extra £5 off today so got it for £45, comes with a pump absolute bargain!' Fellow bargain-hunters were quick to gush over her find, with many agreeing it was an excellent find. Commenting on the post, one wrote: 'I've had one for last few summers and one of the best items I've ever bought for my kids.' 'I've had that pool it's ace,' added another, while a third wrote, 'It's such a bargain. I managed to get one today.' However, it seems that not everyone was full of praise with some group members describing the 10ft pool as 'small.' But the mum was quick to clap-back at her haters. She wrote: 'It's a 10ft pool for all those saying it's small 😅 it took around 3hrs just under to fill up (depends on your hose pressure I guess) I bought a cover on Amazon for a 10ft pool and fits perfectly, you can also check stock in shops on the Lidl website.' Five Lidl rosés you need this summer, according to a wine expert - a £6.99 buy is as light & crispy as £22 Whispering Angel It is important to remember to always shop around when buying something like this as you might find a cheaper alternative. Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price. Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time, so you can see if the current price is a good deal. A quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for. IF you've ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you'll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff. Aldi's speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals. It's all part of Aldi's plan to be as efficient as possible - and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers. Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process. It also uses 'shelf-ready' packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock.
National Post
26-05-2025
- National Post
Review: Polaris Freedom Plus is the best robotic pool cleaner we've tried
Article content When we opened our pool this year, we were hit with the perfect storm of spring mess. We use a tarp cover, but with all the snow we got this winter, some areas came loose and the pool ended up collecting dirt and debris. On top of that, strong spring winds and rain blew in leaves, maple keys, fine sand and dirt from our patio stones during the opening process. Add in the fact that we live in a heavily treed area and constantly have a rotating cast of neighbourhood kids tracking in grass and who-knows-what, and it was clear we needed some serious cleaning power. Article content Article content Article content We'd used a corded robotic pool cleaner in the past, but after a few years, the cord had become a tangled, sun-damaged mess. When it finally stopped working altogether, we were told it would cost over $400 just to replace the cord — not the motor, not the body, just the cord! That didn't make much sense to us, so we went back to manual vacuuming last summer. We were never really ready for guests, especially pop-ins (which always happens when you have a pool) and once the fall leaves hit and we realized there was no chance we could keep up. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content The biggest win? No cord. Not having to untangle, wrap or worry about UV damage is a total relief. We can easily store it outside as long as it is out of direct sun and rain, just as recommended, and the cordless design makes using it effortless. Article content The remote control and app functionality are the cherry on top. We can start, stop and change cleaning modes from our phones or from across the patio with the remote — no bending over wet pool edges, no guesswork. The robot charges in about four hours and runs a full cycle of both floor and wall cleaning on a single charge. Article content
