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Owning a pool is fun—but cleaning it? Not so much. That’s why the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab tested a handful of pool vacuum cleaners that help get the job done.
Our team eventually named the Dolphin Nautilus one of the best robotic options on the market. This pool robot functions much like a robot vacuum, just underwater, saving you from spending your weekends skimming leaves and bugs from the water or scrubbing the pool walls yourself. Right now, it’s on sale.
Our experts at the GH Institute think this investment is well worth the time you’ll save on cleaning. Unlike traditional pool vacuums that rely on hoses or your pool's filtration system, the Dolphin Nautilus operates independently. Simply place the robot in the pool, plug it in, and let it handle the rest.
Made by Maytronics, a trusted name in pool care, the Dolphin uses built-in smart navigation technology to map its cleaning path and avoid obstacles as it travels around your pool.
It impressed our testers by picking up both large and small debris while thoroughly cleaning the floor and climbing walls with ease. One tester was especially impressed by its speed, reporting that it "picks up everything in under two hours." The robot performed so well that the tester was able to reduce professional pool cleanings from once a week to just once a month.
Our pros also like that it’s hose-free, which can help prevent tripping. But while the robot scrubs floors and walls exceptionally well, keep in mind that it doesn’t clean above the waterline. Also, it only has a 33-foot range, so larger pool owners might want to upgrade to the Dolphin Nautilus CC Pro (which can clean up to 50 feet).
Between its powerful cleaning performance, easy maintenance, and hands-free convenience, the Dolphin Nautilus has quickly become a favorite of GH Lab experts and testers alike.
