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How to Properly Remove, Clean, and Store an Inground Pool Safety Cover
Author: Brian Lane
Posted In: Safety Pool Covers, General, How To
A winter safety cover is a high-tension, load-rated system (cover fabric + straps + springs + anchors). Treat it like safety equipment, not just a “tarp.” Removing it correctly prevents ripped straps, bent springs, damaged anchors, and premature wear—plus it keeps your deck safer once the anchors are recessed.
This guide applies to most inground safety covers sold on ProPools.com (mesh and solid safety covers). If your cover is damaged (tears, broken straps, failed stitching), it should be considered not safe until repaired (if possible) or replaced.

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Financing a Swimming Pool (Above Ground, Semi-Inground/On-Ground, or Inground): What to Know Before You Buy
Author: Brian Lane
A pool is one of the biggest “quality of life” upgrades you can make at home—but it’s also a real project, not just a single product. Financing can be a smart way to spread the cost into predictable monthly payments, as long as you plan for the total cost (pool + site prep + electrical + finishing work) and choose a payment plan that fits your household budget.
At ProPools, financing is available through Bread Pay™ with clear terms, competitive rates, and no prepayment penalties—meaning you can pay extra or pay it off early without a fee. You can also get a decision quickly, and checking your rate is designed not to impact your credit score.

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About Swimming Pool Safety Covers
Author: Brian Lane
Safety cover season is right fast approaching! Find out what they are and purchase your's today!
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Merlin Smartmesh Pool Safety Covers are the ultimate pool safety cover
Author: Brian Lane
Want to get swimming sooner? The patented SmartMesh safety pool cover features a high-tech weave that allows water to pass through while blocking sunlight and filtering debris to 40 microns! Without sunlight, algae can’t grow, so you’ll open your pool to cleaner water in the spring, maintain your pool with greater ease, spend less on chemicals and extend its life.
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