In The Swim Leaf Net Cover

The mesh net lays on top of your solid winter cover and catches leaves and debris so you can haul them off in one pull before they sink. Water passes straight through the mesh, so it won't sag or pool like a tarp full of rain.

Pull it off once the trees are finished dropping leaves and before the first hard freeze, typically late autumn. Leaving it on under snow all winter defeats its purpose and can tear the netting.

No — the mesh is intentionally open, so it stops large debris but not sunlight or fine sediment, which is why it's sold as a supplement to a solid winter cover. It's a sacrificial top layer, not standalone winter protection.

In The Swim, a long-running U.S. pool supply retailer, sells its leaf nets in a range of round and rectangular sizes to match common pool dimensions. Measure your pool at its widest points, including any steps, since you want overlap to anchor it.