If you own a pool, you are a lucky homeowner. You have a place to relax and play during the warm season. Of course, your monthly energy bills may be high in the summer, because running a cleaning system and heating a pool can be expensive. And don't forget all the work you have to do to keep the leaves off and properly maintain your pool. And of course, you have to worry about small children or pets falling into the pool when you're not around...

 I don't want to depress you, do I?

I just want to remind you of some of the downsides of owning a pool so that you understand why a pool cover is such a smart investment.

There are three main reasons why you should invest in a pool cover:

1. Safety

If you have young children or pets, it is difficult to keep an eye on them at all times. However, a good pool cover can protect them from falling into the pool. Many covers are designed for this purpose and you will often see in their advertisements an elephant standing on the pool cover without damaging it or falling into the pool. I guess if the weight of an elephant can be supported, your kids will be fine!

Also, don't forget about the safety of the neighborhood children. Even if your kids are grown, you still need to be aware that kids from neighboring homes may think it's fun to sneak into your yard and use your pool while you're away. Believe it or not, you would still be responsible if something happened to them. A secure pool cover can save you a lot of worry and concern. While neighborhood children may be attracted to a sparkling pool that beckons them over the fence, it's unlikely that anyone would bother to remove the pool cover to get in.

2. Save energy

Are you spending a lot of money to heat your pool? Or maybe the water gets too hot in the summer, since you live in a hot climate, and it's not refreshing to swim in.

Either way, a pool cover can keep the hot sun's rays out and the pool water warm. This means you'll spend less to heat your pool in cooler climates, and the water temperature will remain comfortable in hot climates.

3. Less maintenance

A pool cover is also convenient because it reduces the number of items that fall into the pool and need to be removed. If you have a lot of trees in your yard, you know what I mean. Taking the leaves out of the pool every day quickly becomes a chore!

By covering the pool at night, when it's windy, or at other times when you're not using it, you can save yourself a lot of maintenance effort. Not only do tree leaves often blow into pools, but dust, sand, and small debris can also be blown in by the wind or from a neighboring lawn or garden.

Installing a pool cover can reduce maintenance work.

So, as you can see, there are three good reasons to have swimming pool covers: it provides more safety, it spends less money on energy and it reduces maintenance.