ProAqua Adjustable Skimmer

The ProAqua Adjustable Skimmer is a hand-held mesh skimmer with a telescopic pole that extends from 1.9' to 4' (0.58 m to 1.2 m), letting you reach the far side of your spa without leaning over the edge. Designed and packaged specifically for spas and hot tubs — the mesh size is finer than a pool skimmer, the pole is sized to spa dimensions, and the head is shaped to fit between spa pillows and pillow recesses.

Why this beats a pool skimmer: Pool skimmers have a coarse mesh designed to scoop leaves out of a 25-foot-deep pool. They miss the fine debris that's the actual problem in a spa — dead bugs, hair, lotion residue, surface scum. The ProAqua's finer mesh catches all of that, and the telescoping pole means one person can clean the whole spa surface without contortions or stepping into the tub.

When to use it: Skim the surface every time you open the cover, before you climb in. Also after windy days, autumn leaf drop, or any time you notice debris on the water. Pair with a Rescue Bag in your Active Skim filter housing for full debris-management.

Quick tips:

• Telescope the pole down to compact size for storage; full-extension makes it easy to lose against a fence
• Rinse the mesh with the garden hose after each use — dried-on debris is harder to dislodge
• For a fixed-pole budget alternative, see the Life Spa Scoop