The Benefits of a Pool Safety Cover

When you aren’t using your pool for swimming and fun in the sun, it is important to cover it with a safety cover. Safety covers are light, yet extremely strong covers for inground pools. Of course, as the name suggests, safety covers enhance the safety features of your pool but they also bring several other benefits as well.

Extra Safety

Of course, the main purpose of the pool safety cover is to keep people safe. A pool safety cover is much safer than vinyl pool covers because they can withstand some weight, so if you accidentally step on the cover you won’t fall into the pool. In other words, children, pets, and backyard critters who wander onto the pool cover won’t fall into the water because the cover is strong enough to hold their weight.

This is especially important when your inground pool is snow covered during the winter months and it can be hard to see the outline of the pool.

The peace of mind knowing your loved ones are safe is the main benefit of a pool safety cover, but there are others!

Low Maintenance

A great feature of safety covers is that they are easy to clean. Unlike vinyl covers, they do not collect gunky residue and can simply be hosed down when they are in need of freshening up. Made from durable materials, safety covers are built to last with little to no attention.

Safety covers are usually made from a woven material like polypropylene, which provides a tight, yet flexible fit to suit your pool’s unique shape. Safety covers keep your water and pool better protected than tarps or netting, therefore reducing the amount of preparation and work when opening and closing your pool.

Simple Storage

When you are not using your safety cover it is very easy to store – you don’t even need a pool shed! The safety cover is easy to fold and store in a dry space when it is not being used. Unlike vinyl covers, there is no need for water or chemical solutions to ensure the cover is in good shape for next year.

Polished Appearance

Many people complain that vinyl covers move around a lot or sink into their pool in spots creating a visually displeasing appearance for the pool area. A safety cover, on the other hand is taught and made to fit perfectly so that it is always flat and level on top of your pool. There are a variety of colours to choose from to ensure that your safety cover looks just right with your patio stones and accessories. When the pool is not in use, you can take pride in its neat and tidy appearance.

Water Hygiene

Another primary function of a pool safety cover is to keep unwanted dirt, leaves and stagnant water out of your pool. This will keep the pool cleaner and leave you with less work come spring.

Learn more about pool safety covers and the options we provide at Pool Supplies Canada by clicking here!

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