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Managing a swimming pool cleaning business comes with its fair share of challenges. Tracking customer appointments, supplies, invoices, and employees can quickly become cumbersome without the right systems. Fortunately, advances in mobile app technology have provided pool cleaning and pool maintenance businesses with a myriad of solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity.
In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the top swimming pool apps that can help revolutionize and streamline all aspects of your pool cleaning business.
The need for mobile efficiency in the pool cleaning business
If there is one that needs mobile support, it's the pool and hot tub service industry. Before mobile devices, we were all touting around bulky laptop computers in waterproof cases. (Remember tracking your calcium hardness or calcite saturation index with a clipboard, paper, and pen?)
Pool cleaning business owners and operators need real-time access to business information and tools while out in the field manning jobs or visiting client properties. Swimming pool apps allow you to:
- Schedule appointments
- Process payments
- Track inventory
- Manage employees
- And more, all from the convenience of your smartphone
This leads to greater organization, time and cost savings, and the ability to provide better customer service.
Top phone apps for various business needs
When it comes to phone apps for pool cleaning businesses, there are many options available covering a wide variety of business needs. Here are some top apps to consider:
Skimmer
Skimmer is a modern solution tailored for pool professionals aiming to enhance service quality and streamline operations. Offering a blend of intuitive design and powerful features, it's the ideal digital assistant for the modern pool service business servicing multiple pools.
Key features:
- Route optimization: Optimize your routes efficiently, reducing driving time and fuel expenses.
- Invoicing, quotes, and payments: Swiftly generate, manage, and track invoices and job quotes, collect payments, and store payment information securely with Skimmer Billing.
- Service reporting: Email comprehensive service reports to customers, showcasing details like chemical readings, dosages, and completed tasks.
- Mobile functionality: A robust mobile app for both iOS and Android that works seamlessly, even without an internet connection.
- Customer management: Skimmer’s built-in CRM helps you not only track customer information but service dates, chemical dosages, pool details, and future scheduled visits.
- Recurring work order: Automated tracking of regular tasks, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
- Comprehensive reports: Dive into details with reports on invoicing, chemical dosages and readings, profitability, labor, and more.
- Broadcast emails: Easily communicate with your customers for reminders, promotions, or updates.
Want to learn more? Check out this walkthrough video of how Skimmer works, or try it for 30 days with a money-back guarantee.
Nimbus Pool Doctor
Nimbus Pool Doctor is an intelligent, user-friendly pool maintenance app that offers a holistic approach to swimming pool care and maintenance. Designed primarily for service professionals, it’s like having a pool expert in your pocket.
Key features:
- Automated diagnostics: Uses advanced algorithms to analyze water conditions, offering recommendations for chemical treatments.
- Scheduling and client management: Helps organize client appointments, track service history, and set reminders.
- Digital logbook: Allows you to document pool conditions, equipment details, and client interactions, streamlining communication.
Pool Pal
Pool Pal is a comprehensive digital assistant for maintaining water clarity and balance in swimming pools. Perfect for professionals and pool owners, it ensures pools stay sparkling clean.
Key features:
- Chemical calculator: Determines the precise amount of chemicals needed based on pool conditions.
- Maintenance reminders: Set weekly or monthly schedules for tasks like skimming, vacuuming, and chemical testing.
- Inventory management: Keep track of chemicals and equipment stocks, ensuring you always have essentials.
Pool Smart
Taking a data-driven approach, Pool Smart is an advanced tool for pool professionals to manage multiple pool systems and optimize service routes, ensuring efficiency in operations.
Key features:
- GPS Route optimization: Plans the most efficient routes for service visits, saving time and fuel.
- Real-time monitoring: Integrates with pool sensors to provide live updates on water conditions.
- Client portal integration: Allows clients to view their pool data, book appointments, and communicate directly.
Clorox Pool App
The Clorox Pool App is a trusted name in pool care. It uses Clorox’s chemical expertise to simplify pool maintenance by offering tailored solutions based on unique pool conditions.
Key features:
- Water testing analysis: Get precise chemical levels and tailored treatment plans with a simple dip strip reader.
- Step-by-step guidance: Provides detailed instructions for treating pools, ensuring optimal results.
- Troubleshooting assistance: Offers solutions to common pool problems, from algae blooms to cloudy water.
Consumer-facing pool apps vs. business-focused bool apps
You'll notice that many of these pool applications are meant to be for individual pool owners who just want a simple, efficient way to keep their pool clean. So, while it's technically possible to manage your business using these applications, they likely can't scale or provide more advanced solutions like equipment management, checklists, CRM, and route planning.
This is where Skimmer shines. Skimmer provides a robust mobile app for pool techs and administrators and an even more comprehensive desktop dashboard that allows you to see every metric necessary for keeping your pool business afloat. Whether it's a simple filter cleaning or a full-on chemical balance and pool heater installation, Skimmer gives the visibility and functionality to keep your customers happy and your bottom line strong.
Want to learn more? Check out our features page, or watch a demo below to see how Skimmer is helping the average pool service company grow 16x faster than the industry average.
