Best Way to Prevent Algae Growth on Top of Solar Cover

[butterblum]

I typically only use a solar cover after Labor Day and until I close the pool (about 4 weeks on average). It mostly helps keep the gas bill down.
I don't deal with significant leaf drop, but I do have a neighbor whose maple leaves inevitably get blown onto the cover and start to breakdown. I typically only use the pool about once or twice a week during this timeframe, so it's not like the cover is getting regularly pulled and getting the leaves removed.
What is the best way to avoid algae development on top of the cover so that I am not dealing with an algae bloom right before closing the pool?
I did order a garden hose sprayer and was planning on filling the reservoir with liquid chlorine and then just spraying over the top of the cover - but that could get messy.
Any other ideas?
Thanks

 

[Mdragger88]

Aside from removing it more frequently,
I would say to spray it right after putting it back on after using the pool each time.
Also ensure you’re maintaining high enough fc in the pool so that it doesn’t really matter what falls in, it won’t proliferate.
Aim for high target
FC/CYA Levels

 

[newdude]

I used my pool brush to sweep the big stuff to an easily reachable spot and then scooped it off.