About The Sunny Lion
The Sunny Lion is an independent buying-guide site about pool covers and the gear that keeps a backyard pool clean between seasons.
We write for homeowners who close an above ground or inground pool each fall and open it again in spring. Our aim is simple: help you find a cover that fits, a way to keep water off it and tools that make cleaning less of a chore.
What we cover
Our guides cover winter covers, solar covers and reels, cover pumps and siphons, and cordless and manual pool vacuums. We sort them by pool shape, pool size, season and the job each one does.
We also explain the parts that trip people up. That means measuring a round, oval or rectangle pool, cover thickness, pump flow in gallons per hour and the real difference between a winter cover and a safety cover.
How we work
We read the specs, the size charts and the maker's own instructions for every product we cover. We also look at what owners often report after a season or two of use.
Then we turn it into plain guides, side-by-side comparisons and clear picks. Our How we research page explains the steps.
What we are not
We don't make or sell pool covers, pumps or vacuums, and no brand pays us to rank its products. The Sunny Lion isn't affiliated with Robelle, Little Giant, VEVOR or any other maker.
We don't claim to have tested every product on a pool of our own. When we pick something, we say why, based on its specs, its features and owner feedback.
Winter and solar covers are not safety covers. They are not built to hold a child, pet or adult, and we never describe them that way.
How the site is paid for
Some links here go to stores like Amazon. If you buy through one, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
That never decides which products we pick. Our affiliate disclosure has the details.
Get in touch
Found a mistake, or have a question about a guide? Write to us from our contact page.