Parents are raving about massive Amazon paddling pool that inflates in 2 minutes & it's been slashed from £35 to £9
LOOKING for a cheap way to beat the heat this summer?
Look no further than Amazon for the perfect
pool
that will keep you cool as temperatures continue to soar.
2
The pool takes just minutes to set up
Credit: Bestway
2
The pool is perfect for hot summer days and it's a bargain price
Credit: Bestway
The budget-friendly pool has just been slashed in price and is now just £8.99.
Reduced from £34.99, that's an incredible 74% off.
Families are racing to get their hands on the
Better yet, the pool is easy to set up and can be ready for water in just 10 minutes.
READ MORE ON AMAZON
Simply select a level surface, inflate the top ring and fill.
And when it comes time to take the pool down the simple flow control drain valve makes for easy draining and disassembly.
If you are on the hunt for something slightly bigger, the paddling pool also comes in 8ft and 10ft options.
With an average rating of 4.2 stars out of five on Amazon, it's clear families have been loving the pool too.
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One said: "I love how easy this is to set up and deflate. It does take a while to fill but that's due to the capacity of the pool
"It's easy to get in and out of. I will say is when you lean on the side you will loose water."
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"Great, cheap pool. Massive and only need to blow up 1 ring," another wrote.
And another happy shopper said: "As 40 year old kid, I wanted to something to enjoy and cool down with a cocktail at the weekend in 32C daytime."
They added: "I am also 6 foot.
Nice
to lay out/slightly float and rest my head on the side. Of course designed for kids! But this could fit 2/3 adults sitting. Or one taller person sprawled out, with a
beer
gut, perfectly."
Not only that, but the shopper noted they had no problems with inflating the pool, and noted it was up for four days "with no issue."
More bargain pools for summer
The Range is offering an Avenli Prompt Set Pool Set for an impressive reduced price.
The
Click and collect is available at no extra cost, which might be a better option if you want to collect for the
The inflatable measures 3m x 3m x 76cm.
Asda's offering measures in at 1.93m x 2.21m x 68cm making it suitable for kids aged two and older.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
Keep bugs out of your pool this summer
One of the easiest ways to keep bugs out of your pool is to cover it with a dark sheet (like bin bags) when it's not in use.
This can also help keep the water warm for kids as well.
Bug traps around the pool can also be useful.
To naturally stop bugs from coming around you can plant such as lavender, basil or mint as they hate the smell.
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