Evaporation covers

Pool Covers That Prevent Evaporation, Compared

Covering the water is the best way to slow pool evaporation. Here's how bubble blankets, sun rings, mesh safety covers and automatic covers compare, and which ones add safety too.

Automatic pool cover closed over a backyard pool

Pool Evaporation Covers Compared

OptionSlows evaporationSafety coverTypical costAvailable through All-Safe
Automatic coverAutomatic coverYesYes (most systems)$15,000–$20,000+Yes, professionally installed
Mesh safety coverMesh safety coverHelpsYes$3,500–$5,500Yes, professionally installed
Bubble (solar) blanketBubble (solar) blanketYesNo$100–$700No
Solar sun ringsSolar sun ringsHelpsNoAbout $27 per ringYes, in our online store
Leaf coverLeaf coverNo (porous)NoFrom $1,500Yes, professionally installed

All-Safe offers automatic and mesh safety covers from established cover manufacturers, and makes its own leaf covers start to finish.

Automatic pool cover partly open over a pool

Automatic Covers

Slow evaporation, hold heat, keep debris out and add safety when closed. They need two parallel tracks along the pool that can't change direction or height, so some pools can't take one.

Automatic pool covers →
Blue mesh safety cover over a pool

Mesh Safety Covers

A custom-fit safety cover that also helps cut evaporation and keeps debris out. Many families use it as their winter cover.

Mesh & winter safety covers →
Bubble solar blanket floating on a pool

Bubble (Solar) Blankets

Float on the water to slow evaporation and hold heat. Cut to your pool's shape, then roll onto a reel or fold away. They're not a safety barrier, so All-Safe doesn't sell them; pool supply retailers do.

Solar sun rings floating on a pool

Solar Sun Rings

Smaller floating rings that work like a bubble blanket and are easier to handle. Not a safety barrier. Available in our online store.

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Evaporation Cover FAQ

Do pool covers help with evaporation?

Yes. Covering the water slows evaporation. Bubble blankets and automatic covers do the most; a mesh safety cover helps too.

What's the best pool cover to prevent evaporation?

For evaporation alone, a bubble (solar) blanket is the low-cost choice. For evaporation plus safety, look at an automatic cover or a mesh safety cover.

Is a bubble cover a safety cover?

No. A bubble blanket floats on the water and won't hold a child or pet.

Does All-Safe sell bubble covers?

No. All-Safe focuses on pool safety, so we don't sell bubble blankets; pool supply retailers carry them. We do carry solar sun rings in our online store.

Do leaf covers reduce evaporation?

Not much. Leaf covers are porous so rain can drain through.

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