An easy way to keep the pool fresh and clean is to use attractive inground coverings. A good cover keeps your pool ready to swim in, cuts down on cleaning, saves water and energy and adds an important layer of safety. Choosing the right one depends on your pool’s size and shape, your climate and what you want the cover to do. Here are the main benefits and options.
Keeps out debris
Leaves, insects, dust and stray toys quickly find their way into an open pool. A cover keeps the water cleaner when the pool is not in use, reducing the time you spend skimming and vacuuming and the load on your filter.
Reduces evaporation
Evaporation is one of the biggest causes of water and heat loss from a pool. Depending on climate and pool size, an uncovered pool can lose many thousands of litres of water a year. A well-fitted cover can cut evaporation dramatically, often by around 90%, saving water and topping-up costs.
Saves energy and chemicals
If you heat your pool, a cover helps hold the warmth in overnight, reducing heating costs. Solar covers, such as those available from Pool Covers Perth, also absorb the sun’s heat and transfer it to the water, extending your swimming season naturally.
Sunlight breaks down chlorine, so covering the pool reduces chlorine loss. You still need to maintain proper water chemistry, but you will typically use fewer chemicals.
Improves safety
Safety covers made from strong mesh or solid material, anchored securely around the pool, can help prevent children and pets from falling in when the pool is not in use. They are not a substitute for supervision and fencing, but they add an important extra layer of protection.
Types of pool cover
- Solar covers: lightweight bubble covers that retain heat and reduce evaporation.
- Safety covers: strong, anchored covers designed to bear weight and keep people and pets out.
- Winter covers: protect the pool during the off-season in colder climates.
- Automatic covers: motorised covers that open and close at the push of a button, combining convenience with safety.
How to choose
Measure your pool carefully, including its shape, and consider your priorities: heating, cleanliness, safety or winter protection. Families with young children or pets may prefer safety or automatic covers. Also think about your local climate, budget and how often you use the pool. A specialist supplier can help you find the best fit.
