Swimming pools are a hot topic in Alabama during the hot summer months. After a long, exhausting day, pool owners love unwinding in their pools. But do you pay equal attention to your pool during the no-swim season? Do you cover your swimming pool after the hot weather has passed?

If you live in Wetumpka, AL, or anywhere else in the Montgomery Metropolitan Area, pool covers can be highly beneficial to your swimming pool. Here are some advantages of covering your pool during the off-season.

It Ensures Safety

Did you know that drowning in a swimming pool is the leading cause of accidental death among children aged 1 to 4? If you do not want your children (or even pets) to slip into the pool, you should get a pool cover.

You will not have to worry about any tragic accidents if your pool is covered.  

It Saves You from Daily Maintenances

Debris and leaf litter can make your swimming pool look dirty. If you leave your pool uncovered, you will have to spend a couple of hours cleaning it every time you want to jump into the water. However, when your pool is covered, you can take a break from everyday maintenance and be assured that your pool will still be sparkling clean when you want to swim.

It Enhances the Pool Health

Pool covers are not only beneficial to your children and pets, but they are also beneficial to the pool itself. This is mainly because of two reasons. For one, they keep blowing debris and leaves out of your pool. They ensure that your pool is clean even when it is not in use. Second, when the pool is covered during the winter, the pool shell is less likely to crack. This ensures that your pool is safe from all the unnecessary (and expensive) renovation and repairs.

It Minimizes Chlorine Consumption

When your pool is covered, the water is not exposed to UV light. This prevents the pool's chlorine from degrading, as UV light causes the chlorine to break down. This is very beneficial because you would not have to burn through cash keeping up with the chlorine levels in your pool anymore.

It Makes Reopening Easier for You

If you make the wise decision to cover your pool this winter, you will have a much better swimming season the following year. Covering your pool will take some effort, but your efforts will be rewarded. If you cover your pool, the next time you open it, it will be much cleaner. You can also save time, effort, and money by not investing any of these in your pool maintenance. With just a few changes, your pool will be ready to dive in.

Pool openings have never been easier. Need help in making your pool ready for the upcoming off-season? At Water and Pool Solutions, we can provide you with some professional support. For any kind of pool-related help in Wetumpka or anywhere in the River Region area, call us at (334) 264-2700 or contact us online.