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How To Keep Your Wading Pool Clean

Wading pools do not usually come with their own filtration systems. Those that do are sometimes inadequate. Furthermore, manual cleaning is still more effective than automatic cleaning.

While many inflatable wading pools can easily be turned over and drained, many owners choose to conserve water and leave the water in for future use. This water needs to be cleaned and sanitized regularly to prevent health problems.

How To Keep Dirt Out of Your Pool

It’s a good idea to require your kids to take a quick shower and clean their feet before getting in the pool. This ensures that your kids won’t be playing in dirty water.

Make sure that the pool is covered when not in use (especially at night) to keep birds, small animals and insects from getting in them as well as preventing debris and leaves from accumulating in the water. Some pools come with their own covers; while for others, a simple tarp would suffice. Covering your pool also keeps the heat of the water in.

Skimming Your Pool

Immediately after use, you may find your kids wading pool a little bit dirty. Bugs, leaves and dirt may somehow end up in the water while your kids are using it. Using a simple pasta strainer, you can get rid of debris within minutes.

To deal with urine (just in case one of the kids have an “accident”), you can either replace the water or continue with regular cleaning. Remember that, contrary to popular belief, urine is sterile.

On the other hand, solid waste may call for “emergency evacuation procedures”. Feces are full of harmful bacteria. Immediately empty the pool and clean it using detergent and bleach. Spray on some disinfectants and leave it for a while under the sun. Afterwards, douse it with water to get some of the chemicals off before filling it up again.

Cleaning the Inside of the Pool

Though you can regularly skim the pool to keep it clean, any standing body of water will always stagnate in the long run. To prevent algae from building up, brush the insides of your pool with some Borax or detergent.

Don’t underestimate the power of vinegar and baking soda. If you’re a bit wary about using borax and commercial cleaning products, you can douse the pool with vinegar after brushing it. Leave it on for a while then rinse the vinegar out with water. Afterwards, line the sides of the pool with baking soda and leave it overnight (be sure to keep it covered). In the morning, your pool will be sparkling bright.