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62 | Gazette Life | February 2026GAZETTE | EXTERIORA pool cover isn%u2019t just something you pull over the pool when it%u2019s not in use - it%u2019s a vital part of your swimming pool that plays a big role in heat retention, maintaining chemical balance, and keeping your pool hygienic. If you%u2019re using a damaged cover (or not using one at all), it%u2019s costing you both time and money.As a pool cover wears out, its effectiveness decreases as the bubbles dry up and flake off. Eventually, you%u2019ll find yourself spending more time fishing pieces of your pool cover out of the water and clearing them from the clogged pool skimmer.Lanzarote%u2019s almost year-round sunshine can take a serious toll on various materials over time, including your swimming pool cover. With the new year just beginning, why not ensure your pool is in perfect condition to kick it off in style?WHAT IS A POOL COVERS FUNCTION?TEMPERATURE CONTROL %u2013 Pools without a cover can lose up to 16 degrees Celsius overnight. The unique bubble design in most pool covers provide an insulative air gap that controls and maintains heat transfer.HEAT RETENTION & GAIN %u2013 Covering the pool when not in use during the summer months will minimise water evaporation and will maintain pool temperature during the cooler months, saving money on pool heater costs. In some pool covers, the top layer of the material has a transparent layer which allows for solar heat gain for heating the pool.DEBRIS & ALGAE INHIBITION %u2013 Most swimming pools are surrounded by or in close proximity to a garden which often have leaf dropping plants. A high quality pool cover will minimise the chances of leaves and other debris from entering the pool and introducing algae. The last thing to consider when purchasing a new pool cover is the quality. Keep in mind that a cheaper and lower quality cover will last half as long as a high-quality cover from a trusted manufacturer.PREPARED FOR SCORCHING SUMMER AHEAD%u201cTHE POOL IS COLD%u201d - If you own a rental property, the last thing you want to deal with are complaints about a chilly Official Registered Installers of Alkorplan Touch Liners.With more than 15 years of experience and over 100 pools lined by us in Lanzarote our expertise and knowledge is your reassurance that the job is done professionally quickly and to perfection.THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE CHOICES AVAILABLEMAKE YOUR SWIMMING POOL FASHIONABLE, TOUCH PRESTIGE, TOUCH SUBLIME, TOUCH VANITY Piscinas Direct email: piscinasdirect@hotmail.com | www.piscinasdirect.es | Piscinas Direct CONTACT US BY: TEL: 626 527 358 FOR ENGLISH OR 639 056 936 FOR SPANISHUnder Cover