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Making the Most of Your Pool: A Guide to Pool Blankets

Splash into savings and spend more quality time with your family by adding a pool blanket – your pool’s best friend that keeps the water warmer, cleaner, and ready for those spontaneous swimming sessions.

Looking for a way to spend less time maintaining your pool and more time enjoying it with the family? A pool blanket might be the solution you’ve been searching for. At The Pool Outlet, we help families across NSW make the most of their pools, and a quality pool blanket is one of the smartest investments you can make.

Why Consider a Pool Blanket?

Think of a pool blanket as your pool’s best friend. It’s working hard even when you’re not using the pool, keeping your water warmer, cleaner, and ready for those spontaneous swimming sessions. Just like putting a lid on a pot keeps the heat in, a pool blanket maintains your pool’s warmth and protects it from the elements.

Six Game-Changing Benefits

1. Save Money on Running Costs

Your pool blanket starts paying for itself from day one. It reduces water loss through evaporation, meaning fewer top-ups with the garden hose. Even better, it helps maintain water temperature overnight, leading to significant savings on heating costs. Many of our customers report up to 75% better heat retention, and unheated pools can see temperature increases of up to 8°C just by using a blanket.

2. Less Time Cleaning, More Time Swimming

We all know the feeling – you’re ready for a swim, but there’s leaves and debris to clean up first. A pool blanket acts as a shield, keeping out leaves, twigs, and other garden waste. This means less time skimming and vacuuming, and more time enjoying your pool with the family.

3. Perfect Temperature, Every Time

There’s nothing worse than wanting a morning swim but finding the water too cold. A pool blanket helps maintain consistent water temperature, especially overnight. This means warmer morning swims and a longer swimming season – perfect for making the most of those early spring and late autumn days.

4. Protect Your Pool Equipment

Your pool equipment works hard, and a blanket helps it work smarter. By keeping debris out, you’ll prevent filter blockages and reduce strain on your pump. This means less wear and tear on your equipment and fewer maintenance calls – something every pool owner can appreciate.

5. Be Environment-Friendly

Using a pool blanket isn’t just good for your wallet – it’s great for the environment too. You’ll use less water through reduced evaporation, fewer chemicals thanks to better retention, and less energy for heating. It’s a simple way to make your pool more environmentally sustainable.

6. Added Safety Benefits

While a pool blanket should never replace proper pool fencing or supervision, a hard cover can provide an additional barrier of protection when your pool isn’t in use. This extra peace of mind is particularly valuable for families with young children or pets.

Why NSW Pool Owners Need a Pool Blanket

The NSW climate presents unique challenges for pool owners. Our warm summers and mild winters mean pools can be enjoyed almost year-round, but they also mean year-round maintenance. Sydney’s leafy suburbs and coastal areas bring additional challenges – from leaf litter to salt air – making pool protection even more important.

During summer, our intense UV exposure can lead to rapid chemical depletion and significant water evaporation. In fact, without a pool blanket, you could lose your entire pool’s volume in water every year through evaporation alone. Our high-quality covers reduce this water loss by up to 97%, a crucial benefit during water restrictions and drought periods.

Choosing Australian-Made Quality

At The Pool Outlet, we’re proud to offer Australian-made pool covers that are custom-manufactured to fit your pool perfectly. Our covers come with:

  • 8-year warranty protection
  • Smart Watermark Approval
  • Climate Care Certification
  • Compatibility with automatic pool cleaners

This means you’re getting a product that’s specifically designed for Australian conditions and backed by comprehensive support.

Making Pool Care Easier

Our pool covers are designed with convenience in mind:

  • Quick removal in under a minute with a pool reel
  • Easy integration with automatic pool cleaners
  • Durable construction using heavy-duty materials
  • Built to withstand harsh Australian conditions
  • Powder-coated aluminium and stainless steel components for longevity

Real Savings for Your Family

The numbers speak for themselves:

  • Up to 97% reduction in water evaporation
  • At least 50% decrease in chemical usage
  • Significant heating cost savings
  • Extended swimming season
  • Reduced maintenance time and effort

Getting the Most from Your Pool Blanket

Making the most of your pool blanket is simple with our roller systems. They make covering and uncovering your pool a quick, easy task that takes less than a minute. Proper storage on a roller not only makes using your blanket easier but also helps extend its life by preventing damage from manual handling.

Remember to:

  • Keep your blanket clean and properly stored
  • Roll it out whenever the pool isn’t in use
  • Check it occasionally for wear and tear
  • Clean it according to manufacturer guidelines

Get the Perfect Fit for Your Pool

Every pool is unique, which is why we custom-make our covers to fit your pool perfectly. Our team understands NSW pool conditions and can help you choose the right solution for your specific situation.

Want to learn more about our Australian-made pool covers? Contact our friendly team at The Pool Outlet. We’re here to help you make the most of your pool all year round.

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