Pool Shop gets you in swim of things

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard

The Pool Shop Plus owner Amy Reynolds displays some of the merchandise she carries at the store. Reynolds offers three kinds of water clarifying programs including SoftSwim, chlorine and Mineral Springs. (Duane Sherrill photo)

With a wide array of chemicals to suit any swimming pool owner, The Pool Shop Plus on Sparta Street aims to satisfy its customers by providing sparkling pools in time for the summer swim season.

“We sell sparkling clear water,” said owner/operator Amy Reynolds. “We try to get your business through good service, training and experience. We also try to save our customers money by teaching them how to best use pool chemicals for the most benefit.”

The Pool Shop has been in business for six years; and Reynolds said she has a lot of experience in pools, owning her own pool for 27 years.

Reynolds said the Pool Shop Plus does not sell or build pools; however, the business handles practically other facet of pools.

“We have parts, supplies, chemicals, accessories, and we offer maintenance, cleaning and liners,” Reynolds said, noting business is now heavy as May is historically the biggest month as people prepare for swim season. “We have a lot of regular customers because they are satisfied by our experience and service. We have about 1,100 regular customers in our computer right now.”

Reynolds noted a big part of her business is chemicals, therefore she offers three different types of alternatives. They include chlorine, Mineral Springs and SoftSwim. Reynolds said her customer base is about split between the three systems, all of which she feels are good pool treatments. The most economical, Reynolds said, is chlorine. Mineral Springs, while requiring a machine to use, becomes one of the most hands-free systems once the initial start-up costs are taken care of. She also offers water testing at the store.

“All three programs are awesome and I would recommend any of them to my customers,” Reynolds said. “It’s just according what their needs are as to what I would suggest as far as programs.”

Along with chemicals, The Pool Shop Plus offers an assortment of pool toys, swim suits and pool exercise equipment. Reynolds noted she will meet competitor prices.

The Pool Shop Plus, located on Sparta Street across from Charley’s BBQ, is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Their number is 473-1607.