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When you invest in a swimming pool, you invest in a lifetime of summer fun, family time, and garden luxury. However, with that investment comes a significant responsibility: safety.

While a lot of covers will help to keep heat in the pool and some will keep debris out, safety covers are now the most effective barriers to do both and are a superior, also protecting children and pets from drowning.

But the benefits don’t stop at safeguarding your loved ones. Modern safety covers also act as a financial

You might think that the hot and dry summer of 2025 would send paddling pool interest through the roof. However, new research conducted by our team at 1st Direct Pools suggests otherwise.

An analysis of UK search data shows that interest in paddling pools this year didn’t reach the same highs as previous heatwaves, despite the Met Office naming July 5th 2025 the hottest on record.

Instead, hot tubs have quietly held their lead - searches have stayed steadier year-round and are up compared to a decade

Find out which form of chlorine is best for your pool. Tablets are slow-releasing & offer easy maintenance, while granules are fast-acting & are useful shock treatments.