5 Reasons to Use a Pool Blanket Year-Round
One of the simplest ways to save money on your pool is to invest in a pool blanket. Some pool owners only use their pool blanket during the cooler months, but there are plenty of advantages for using them throughout the whole year.
Water Conservation: Using a pool blanket assists in reduced water usage
Evaporation occurs year-round, but your pool loses water at a faster rate in summer due to the extra heat.
A pool blanket will block excess heat from reaching the water and also trap moisture, so it doesn’t evaporate into the air. This can help reduce your water bill as you won’t have to refill your pool as often and is particularly important in areas where water is scarce or during times of drought.
Cleaner Pool: A pool blanket keeps leaves, dirt and animals out of the water
It can be an endless battle scooping leaves, bugs and other debris out of your pool each week. To make matters worse, if leaves and other debris are left in the water, algae may begin to grow. This could cause your pool to become cloudy and create a chemical imbalance. How can you help keep debris out of your pool? A pool blanket!
This means less time spent cleaning the pool and more time enjoying it.
Our Poolwerx technicians can provide you with the pool blanket to best suit your pool and your budget.
Energy Savings: A pool blanket keeps heat IN the pool
Keeping your pool covered will help reduce heat loss which results in lower heating bills and a more eco-friendly pool. A pool blanket will retain the heat and may even keep it warm enough to swim in the next day, meaning you will save money and electricity by not using your heating system as often. When the temperature drops overnight, it will usually reduce the temperature of the pool water.
Chemical Reduction: Reduce the amount of maintenance chemicals needed
While pool blankets do not replace chemicals, it can cut down on the amount of chemicals you will need to keep your pool clean. Chemicals are used to restore your pool back to a healthy state when debris, leaves and even rain can cause an imbalance in your pool water. However, if you have a pool blanket protecting your pool from this debris, it means you pool will stay cleaner for longer.
Cleaner Pool: A pool blanket reduces maintenance during cooler periods
Without leaves and other debris falling in the pool it means you’ll have to spend less time vacuuming it and if there’s less evaporation, it means you won’t need to refill the pool as much or use as many chemicals to re-balance the pool.
What would you rather do, clean your pool or relax in it?
Safety benefits of pool covers and blankets:
Whilst a pool blanket isn’t a substitute for parental supervision, a good quality pool cover can provide an added layer of safety. By covering the pool when not in use, it acts as an additional barrier (to pool fences and safety equipment) and can help to prevent accidental falls or drowning. This is particularly important for families with young children or pets.
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