Imperium ◆ Cover Care Guide
Make it last years.
A few simple habits keep your cover light, insulating, and looking new. None of it takes more than a few minutes a month.
Do This
- Wipe the top with mild soap and water every month or so, then rinse.
- Keep your water chemistry balanced, it protects the underside more than anything else.
- Clear heavy snow and standing water so weight doesn’t sit on the cover.
- After shocking the water, leave the cover open 15-20 minutes so vapours escape.
- Always lift and carry by the handles, with a second set of hands for larger covers.
Avoid This
- Harsh cleaners, solvents, or oil-based “protectants”, they dry out the vinyl.
- Dragging the cover across the ground or patio.
- Sitting, standing, or letting kids or pets climb on it.
- Leaving it folded back in strong sun or wind for long stretches.
- Letting snow load build up past what the cover is rated to hold.
Every Few Months
A five-minute once-over.
Check that the straps and handles are secure, look for any standing water or soft spots, and give the vinyl a wipe-down. Catching a loose strap early is the difference between a quick fix and a soaked core, and if anything looks like a defect, that’s exactly what the 3-year warranty is for.