Good pool floats die of puncture, not old age

Good pool floats die of puncture, not old age.

A well-made pool float typically lasts two or three summers before it starts leaking. That’s if you treat it decently—use it, dry it, don’t drag it across the patio. Treat it badly and you’ll be patching by August.

The material itself (heavy-duty vinyl, extra seams) can hold up for years. What kills floats is sharp things: deck corners, pool stairs, jewelry, even a stray stick