Instead, consider adding a robotic pool vacuum to your arsenal of cleaning tools to cut down on the back-breaking work. It’s a wall-climbing, debris-sucking, water-polishing machine that will have your pool looking pristine in no time. I decided to test out the new, high-end robotic cleaner to see if it could blow my old one out of the water. The unit works well picking up loose dirt and debris from the bottom of the pool but it doesn't actually scrub. If you’re tired of spending hours scrubbing your pool or dealing with subpar pool cleaners, it’s time to invest in the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Robotic.

Manufacturer warranties and service options may not be valid or available outside of the United States. Also a cycle is two hours, not full time I like the dolphin better than the polaris I have run for 20 years, no poster bump. It’s easy to use, but its battery life does restrict its cleaning abilities compared to the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus.Setting up the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaner is as easy as 1-2-3 (well, actually 1-2-3-4-5).

Don’t spend the end of summer—and what might be your last weekends to enjoy your pool—worrying about cleaning. Of all the robotic pool cleaners we’ve tested, the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus has yet to be dethroned from its title of Best Overall in our roundup, but it has one potential limitation: its cord. Step 4: Lower It into the Water: Gently lower the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus into the water, ensuring that the floating cable doesn’t tangle or kink.I rely entirely on the Dolphin to vacuum and scrub the pool from season open to close and, in three years, it has never let me down. Step 5: Watch It Go: Sit back, relax, and watch as your Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus navigates your pool like a pro. How frequently you clean the filter depends on your pool and surrounding environment, but our editor tested the cleaner in a backyard filled with trees and plants that regularly drop into the pool. I think the fear is an unsecured cord could allow the power pack to be dragged into the pool while plugged in.

All you have to do is insert the included filters, attach the hose, plug it in and drop it into the pool. Wall Climbing Wizard: This little cleaning beast not only sucks up dirt, but it also climbs walls and scrubs them clean. But, I didn’t worry for more than a couple of seconds as the pool had never been so clean, it was sparkling. I just purchased this and it does do a good job cleaning the floor if you can get it to stay on the floor.powerful wall-climbing capabilities, and top-load fine filters ensuring that even the tiniest debris doesn’t stand a chance. I gently pulled it to the edge via the cable, and as soon as I could reach the Dolphin nautilus I pulled it out with the handle. The Nautilus CC Plus includes two sets of large filters that can be switched out based on the cleaning that needs to be done. The deep end is shaded by a huge birch tree, while two other sides are lined by giant laurel hedges—meaning seeds and leaves rain down in massive numbers all season long. In addition to this original hands-on review, we also had the opportunity to test this product in The Lab.