Slip 'n Slide was a popular water toy made by Wham-O in the 1980s. Most kids who grew up during those years will remember that the best part about hot summer days was rolling out the bright yellow water slide in the backyard. The 80s are long gone, but that doesn't mean you can't still do some slipping and sliding in your yard.
Remove all rocks and sharp objects from a section of your yard, preferably one with a slight incline. Use sand to patch up any holes or rough areas in the lawn for a smooth and safe slide area. Lay out the plastic on the grass.
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Keep your slide in place by placing sandbags at all four corners.
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Douse the slide with water. If you have a sprinkler that attaches to your garden hose, those are great to keep the slide slippery, and they're fun to slide under.
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For an extra slippery slide, pour a little bit of liquid soap onto the slide. If the slide is not slick enough and not easy enough to slide down, it could cause knees and elbows to get red and irritated. You also want to make sure that the soap or lubricant that you're using does not irritate eyes. Baby soap or baby shampoo, used sparingly, is ideal.
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Continue to wet the slide and add soap as needed.
Tips & Warnings
Sprinkler accessories are fun to slide under and they keep the tarp slick!
Make sure that you put the slide on a soft lawn and remove any rocks or sharp objects before laying out the tarp.
Keep the slide wet and slippery in order to avoid irritated knees and elbows
If you use a lubricant to keep the slide slick, make sure that it is super gentle on the eyes, such as baby soap or shampoo.
