Leslie's AccuBlue Home At-Home Pool and Spa Water Testing Solution Wins International GOOD DESIGN® Award

PHOENIX, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leslie's, America's leading and trusted pool and spa retailer, announced today that its ground-breaking AccuBlue Home pool and spa water testing solution has won the internationally renowned GOOD DESIGN® Award in the Household category for 2024. This recognition highlights the innovation and design excellence of AccuBlue Home, which was also recently named a finalist in the IDEA 2024 Awards for the Outdoor and Garden category.

For more than five decades, Leslie's has set the standard in pool and spa water testing. It further raised the bar with the introduction of its industry-leading AccuBlue in-store technology, the only water test that evaluates all 10 essential water chemistry components. This free in-store solution is available at 950-plus stores nationwide and is a comprehensive, professional-grade test that delivers a customized report with a water quality score and a step-by-step, tailored treatment plan—all in just 60 seconds.

The GOOD DESIGN Award recognizes Leslie's achievement in transforming its in-store water testing technology into a sleek, compact, and user-friendly at-home device. AccuBlue Home pairs seamlessly with the Leslie's app to empower pool and spa owners with the same industry-leading water quality test and easy-to-execute customized treatment plan from the convenience of their own homes.

GOOD DESIGN evaluation criterion also includes overall impact.  With more than 10 million residential pools and nearly 6 million hot tubs in America, regular and comprehensive water testing is crucial to maintaining clean and safe water. Regular testing also improves the lifespan of pool and spa equipment and helps owners stay ahead of costly and time-consuming water balance issues. AccuBlue Home also removes the guesswork of other at-home water testing solutions, such as strips and reagents, by providing a customized treatment plan to rebalance the water chemistry.

"We're thrilled to receive this GOOD DESIGN Award and the accompanying international recognition for AccuBlue Home," said Clay Spann, SVP of Merchandising at Leslie's and the leader of the AccuBlue Home design team. "With over 1,100 submissions from leading companies and design firms across 55 countries, this award showcases the very best in consumer design for 2024. We're incredibly proud to share this award-winning device and membership program with homeowners across the U.S. to elevate their pool and spa care experience."

Spann added: "The only way to ensure pool or hot tub water is properly balanced is through regular testing of its 10 key chemistry components, including pH, alkalinity, sanitizer levels, calcium hardness, and more. AccuBlue Home makes it easier than ever to ensure pool and hot tub water is safe, healthy and clear."

About AccuBlue Home
The technology is sophisticated, but the process is simple.

Here's how it works:

• Easy Process – Insert a water sample into a test disk, place it in the AccuBlue Home device, and start the test through the Leslie's app on a mobile device.
• Fast, Accurate Results – In just 60 seconds, the solution uses advanced photometric technology to analyze the water's chemistry and deliver a detailed water quality score along with a personalized treatment plan.
• Convenient Water Treatment and Maintenance – Users can order recommended chemicals directly through the app for delivery to the home or for in-store pickup, simplifying care.

For $50 per month, Leslie's AccuBlue Home Membership includes:

• AccuBlue Home device.
• $50 monthly credit toward any Leslie's purchase—online, in-app, or in-store.
• Comprehensive support for keeping pools and spas in top condition.

Stylish and compact, the AccuBlue Home device measures just 4.5 inches wide and 3.5 inches tall—perfect for any countertop. Designed to resemble a virtual assistant, it integrates cutting-edge optical sensors, photometric testing, and a built-in centrifuge for unparalleled accuracy.

The membership program pays for itself and has earned a nearly five-star rating in member reviews with comments echoing exactly what it is designed to do: "takes all the guesswork out of testing your pool water" and "this little machine does everything the one in the store does."

The AccuBlue Home team recognized by GOOD DESIGN includes designers Jeff Salazar of McKinsey Design, San Francisco, and Clay Spann of Leslie's, Phoenix, along with the device manufacture, LaMotte of Chestertown, Maryland.

Learn more about AccuBlue Home here.

About the GOOD DESIGN Awards
Founded in 1950, the GOOD DESIGN® Awards are presented annually by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and Metropolitan Arts Press Ltd. The program celebrates the world's most innovative product designs with winners selected by a distinguished jury of design professionals and industry experts. Evaluation criteria include form, function, materials, sustainability, and overall impact.

To see the full list, by category, of the 2024 GOOD DESIGN Awards recipients, click here. To see the household category awardees, click here.

About Leslie's
Founded in 1963, Leslie's is the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry. The Company serves the aftermarket needs of residential and professional consumers with an extensive and largely exclusive assortment of essential pool and spa care products. The Company operates an integrated ecosystem of more than 1,000 physical locations and a robust digital platform, enabling consumers to engage with Leslie's whenever, wherever, and however they prefer to shop. Its dedicated team of associates, pool and spa care experts, and experienced service technicians are passionate about empowering Leslie's consumers with the knowledge, products, and solutions necessary to confidently maintain and enjoy their pools and spas. For more information about Leslie's, visit lesliespool.com or follow and engage with us: @lesliespoolcare on Instagram, Leslie's on Facebook, and @lesliespoolcare on Twitter.

Media: Mardi Larson, Amendola for Leslie's, [email protected]

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