If you have a pool, whether it's an above ground or inground pool, one of the most important things to consider is which one of the many different swimming pool covers you should buy. Knowing some of the features of them will help you to make an informed decision and ensure that you get the right one.

The are 3 basic reasons for installing a pool cover and they are all important but the main reason is of course safety. You do not want to worry every single second a little one goes outside to play and you don't want to worry every time you leave the house. The second reason is to keep any debris like leaves and trash from blowing into your pool. The third reason is to help keep the chemicals in the pool by not allowing them to evaporate. Any one of the available swimming pool covers will probably do the trick but some are better than others.

During the summer, you may want to use a cover that looks like a net. The squares are sized so that an infant or toddlers head or body can't fit thru but also so they can't walk on it. The good thing about this type of cover is that you can see right thru the net to the bottom of the pool. It's a good safety feature while still allowing you to enjoy the view of the pool.

One of the most popular swimming pool covers is the automatic vinyl cover. When it's time to close up the pool for the day, all you have to do is turn a key and the pool gets covered automatically. Who could ask for anything more?

When it's time to think about ice skates and not swimming, most pool owners break out the solid cover for their pool. A solid cover is made from heavy woven polyethylene scrim and coating that will help it withstand all winter has to offer. These are usually UV protected and can be held in place by waterbags. Some may have grommets at the corners for additional holding power. You can also get a leaf net that goes right on top of the solid cover so it will be really easy to remove the leaves and other debris in the spring.

No matter which one of the swimming pool covers you choose, you can rest assured that you won't regret buying one. Owning a pool is a whole lot of fun and keeping a cover on it when you're not using it will keep it that way.