I have always used solar blankets. Usually they last a year and a half then begin to disintegrate. My last blanket was recently disposed off during my recent green pool battle. It was falling apart also. I have a home made roller that works well. Is there another method I have overlooked. It seems like I read that cutting the otherwise unmanageable cover into pieces was a decent idea and worked. Also, now that I am onboard with the TFP method is there a problem using the solar blanket..As most know, they heat the pool 10 degrees without a problem..in a fairly short amount of time..thanks