This is probably easiest to do if you’re trying to keep a small kiddie pool clean, but don’t worry—if you can’t dump the water every day, we’ve got tips for keeping water in larger kiddie pools clean. Plan on filling up the pool with clean water early in the morning. This way the sun will warm up the water, so it’s ready for kids to swim in the afternoon. Always keep an eye on your kids and never leave the pool unattended.
Don’t let kids who are sick or feeling unwell get into the pool with other children. They might introduce pathogens or become physically sick in the pool—you do not want to clean that up!
Tell the kids to go slowly when they’re moving from the tub of water to the pool since you don’t want them to slip.
If you leave grass or leaves in the water, they’ll break down quickly and can cause bacteria to form.
When the sponge starts getting grimy, just flip it over. If it looks really dirty, take it out and wash it off before you squeeze it and pop it back in the pool. If you don’t want to buy an oil-absorbing sponge, drop a clean tennis ball into the pool and leave it for a few hours. It will absorb oil and you can even toss the ball into the wash once you’re done. [6] X Research source
To make a bleach solution, dilute 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of bleach in 1 gallon (3. 8 L) of room-temperature water. Don’t use splash-less bleach because it contains soap used to thicken the product. Remember to clean and sanitize pool toys or water slides that might have come into contact with the mess. Then, let them sit out in the direct sunlight for at least 4 hours.
Use the pool vacuum whenever the bottom of the pool feels gritty or if you haven’t been using the pool in a while.
Some pumps need to be raised off the ground so you may need to set yours on a board next the pool.
Although you should wash the pool before you store it for the season, go ahead and clean the pool whenever it looks like it needs a little TLC.
It’s always a good idea to keep the pool covered when kids are around. Even better—keep the filled pool somewhere that kids can’t access on their own.
