Sat, May 30, 2026 at 3:40 PM UTC Woman skimming leaves out of a swimming pool - Olesia Bilkei/Shutterstock Swim season is one the best times of the year. However, cleaning your favorite aquatic hangout can be a pain. Knowing how often a summer breeze blows blades of grass, leaves, and other small debris into the water, you might consider covering your pool more often.