How to Clean Kiddie Pools
Summertime fun for kids often means splashing around in a pool. Kiddie pools are a safer, cheaper alternative to full-sized, deeper swimming pools. A lot of times these smaller pools get neglected when it comes to proper cleaning. Some may believe that emptying out the water and refilling is sufficient--it isn't. Bacteria and algae can thrive in the warm water of a kiddie pool and make your child ill. Pool chemicals for these smaller pools will help prevent many of these problems; however, there are times when a more thorough cleaning is necessary. It takes some time, but it is necessary to keep your child's pool safer. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Rubber gloves
- Protective eyewear
- Pool brush
- Disposable sponges
- Household bleach
- Water
- Garden hose
Instructions
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Drain all the water out of the pool. If the pool is inflatable, you can deflate it partially, but it isn't necessary to fully deflate it.
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Put on rubber gloves and protective eyewear. Mix a solution of bleach and water in a clean bucket.
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Dip a pool brush in this solution. Gently brush the pool's surfaces to remove any algae or other debris.
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Wet a sponge with the bleach solution. Thoroughly wipe down the pool with the sponge.
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Pour the rest of the bleach and water solution into the pool. Slosh it around the bottom and the sides. Let this remain in the pool for about 15 minutes.
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Remove the bleach solution. Spray the whole pool down with a garden hose to rinse it out.
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Tips & Warnings
After cleaning and rinsing the kiddie pool, you can prolong the time between the next cleaning by purchasing pool sanitizers. Many are made specifically for kiddie pools and are available at most places that sell pool supplies. These can be used when a more thorough cleaning is not necessary.
Try not to splash the bleach on your skin when pouring; it can cause a chemical burn. Wash it off immediately with cool water if it gets on your skin. In addition, keep bleach away from children.
