A high-quality pool cover can significantly enhance the safety and cleanliness of your swimming pool, keeping out leaves and debris while also ensuring that kids or pets don’t fall into the water. As with other pool supplies, the effectiveness of the cover depends on proper usage. Here are some essential tips to remember. 

Do:

Ensure you have enough decking around the pool.

Before installing a pool cover, you may need to upgrade your decking. A cover typically requires about three feet of decking around the pool to account for the overlap, as well as the springs and strapping that hold it in place.

Remove debris before putting the cover in place.

When putting the pool cover in place, always remove any objects that might prevent it from lying flat. Pool noodles, deck chairs, and other items need to be moved out of the way so that the cover can sit properly. This will also reduce the risk of tears and extra stretching.

Don’t:

Drain the water before covering.

While you may want to drain the pool partly during the winter to offset potential freezing, you shouldn’t significantly drain it when using a cover. The material is supposed to touch the water’s surface. If the pool is drained more than 18 inches, the water will be too low for the cover to touch. A winter cover will help retain heat and prevent freezing.

Attempt DIY installation.

To ensure proper function, leave pool cover installation to the professionals. Improper installation could damage the decking or result in a cover that doesn’t adequately cover the pool. Professional installation ensures that the cover will operate safely and correctly.

When you need a pool cover, pump, and other supplies, you can expect quality results from Don Marcum’s Pool Care in Cincinnati, OH. Serving homeowners since 1967, their team provides a full range of seasonal care and maintenance services to keep your pool and its accessories in top condition. To learn more about their products and services, visit them online or call (513) 561-7050.