Blue Wave Arctic Armor 18-ft Round Leaf Net Above-Ground Pool Cover — Tight Mesh, Drain-Through Protection

Blue Wave Arctic Armor 18-ft Round Leaf Net is a tight-mesh above-ground pool cover designed to trap leaves and debris while allowing rainwater to pass through, making fall cleanup and spring openings far easier.

Keep your 18-foot round above-ground pool free of soggy, staining leaf debris all winter long with this purpose-built leaf net. The treated polyethylene mesh sits on top of (or instead of) your winter cover, collecting leaves while draining water, and secures with a vinyl-coated cable and metal winch. With grommets spaced every two feet and a full three-foot overlap, the net delivers edge-to-edge protection and stable anchoring in breezy autumn conditions.

How does this leaf net make fall pool closing faster?

Rather than wrestling with wet, decomposing leaves scraped into the winter cover, the Arctic Armor leaf net captures that debris on top where it’s simple to remove. Because rain drains through the mesh, leaves sit loose instead of forming soggy mats that stick to the cover below.

• Tight mesh catches small and large leaves before they reach the winter cover
• Drain-through design prevents puddles and heavy, waterlogged debris
• Lay on top of existing winter cover and lift off to dump leaves quickly
• No tools needed — two people can spread or remove it in minutes

Will it stay secure in windy or rainy weather?

The kit includes a vinyl-coated cable, reinforced grommets every two feet, and a metal winch so you can tension the net evenly around the pool’s perimeter. The extra three-foot overlap helps ensure complete coverage and keeps the net from shifting off the pool edge during storms.

• Grommets every 2 ft distribute anchor tension uniformly
• Included cable and winch allow quick, snug installation
• Overlap adds margin for anchoring and prevents edge lift
• Treated material resists weathering across multiple seasons

How do I install, remove, and store the cover?

Setup is straightforward: spread the net over your closed pool, thread the vinyl-coated cable through the grommets, and tighten with the supplied winch. Before heavy snow arrives remove the net—loaded leaves slide off easily—then brush, dry, and store the net flat in a cool, dry place for reuse next season.

• No additional hardware required; complete kit included
• Lift and slide removal minimizes mess when dumping leaves
• Brush off debris, air dry fully, then fold for compact storage
• Durable mesh designed for repeated seasonal use

How does this product protect my winter cover and pool investment?

By intercepting leaves and organic material on the mesh surface, the Arctic Armor prevents staining and decomposition on the winter cover below, reducing scrubbing and chemical imbalance risks at spring opening. The design prolongs the cleanliness of the underlying cover so it can perform its intended winter protection without being compromised by trapped debris.

• Prevents leaf decay and staining on the winter cover
• Reduces spring cleanup time and labor
• Minimizes debris-related wear on the winter cover fabric
• Backed by Blue Wave’s 4-year limited warranty and support

Who is this for? Pool owners with an 18-foot round above-ground pool who want an easy, reliable way to keep leaves off their winter cover will benefit most from this product. It’s ideal for yards with many trees, homeowners who prefer low-effort seasonal maintenance, and anyone who wants to protect their winter cover from staining and decomposition. The simple install/remove workflow, included hardware, and durable construction make it a practical choice for two-person household teams and property managers looking to streamline fall-to-spring pool care.