Summertime means lots of outdoor fun, especially for water entertainment, suitable for adult & kids both. For many families, they already stored inflatable pools & pool floats already, and right now they can bring them back.
However just like with any type of pool, keeping the water clean and safe for swimming is important for your health and enjoyment, especially when you have kid and that become the most important thing. Fortunately, with a few simple tips and regular maintenance, you can keep the water in your inflatable pool crystal clear.
In this article, how to keep inflatable kiddie pool clean, we’ll share some easy and effective ways to help you to solve the problem.
How to Keep Inflatable Pool Water Clean
Keeping the water in an inflatable pool clean requires some maintenance, but it’s not too difficult. Here are 9 tips to help you keep the water in your inflatable pool clean:
1: Pool Cover Is Needed
When your inflatable pool is not be used temporarily, you can cover it with a pool cover, it can great help to keep debris such as leaves, dirt, and insects out of the water.
2: Use Pool Skimmer
Even though there is pool cover that can do some work. However it’s still very easy to let debris into your pool. So right now you can use a pool skimmer to remove any debris that does get into the pool. Skim the surface of the water to remove leaves, insects, and other floating debris. Kindly noted that you can do this work every time when you plan to use.
3: Check & Adjust the pH and Chlorine Levels
Normally PH Level from 7.4 to 7.6 and Chlorine Level from 1 to 3 parts per million are safe. So you have to check the pH and chlorine levels of the water in the pool regularly is important. You can use pool testing strips or a testing kit to check the levels, and adjust as needed using pool chemicals. (Be noted: Don’t be scared, normally if the water is the first time to be used and it will be safe; Also for a small inflatable pool and no need to use pool chemical. Actually it’s often used for Large inflatable pool )
4: Shock Your Pool
Every week or two, shock your pool with a pool shock treatment to kill any bacteria and algae that may be present. Follow the instructions on the pool shock product to ensure you use the correct amount for the size of your pool.
5: Clean Pool Filter Regularly
Normally inflatable pool has filter, if yours has a filter, please make sure to clean it or replace it regularly. The detailed introduction for cleaning and replacing the filter will be attched when you buy it. If you don’t know and you can contact your seller directly.
6: Sunscreen & Lotion Not Be Used
In summer, many of us will use sunscreen & lotin, however it can create a film on the surface of the water when you are swimming. And that will make it harder for the filter to remove debris and bacteria. So you’d better not to use sunscreen and lotion when you are swimming in your inflatable pool, and encourage swimmers to rinse off before entering the pool.
7: Run the Filter & Pump Regularly
Make sure to run the pool filter and pump regularly to circulate the water and keep it clean. Aim to run the filter for at least 6-8 hours a day, and adjust the run time as needed depending on the size of your pool.
8: Clean Your Inflatable Pool Regulary
Your can use a pool brush to scrub the walls and floor of the pool every few days. For the big inflatable pool and you can use portable pool vacuum. Be noted it’s very important. Cleaning your pool regularly helps to remove any dirt, algae, or other debris that may be clinging to the surfaces. You can check this article of “How to clean inflatable pool ”
9: Keep The Area Around Your Pool Is Clean
If you are going to locate your pool, please keep the area around the pool clean and free of debris. It can prevent it from getting into the pool. You and your familes can sweep or hose down the area regularly.
That’s it, it’s very easy right. If you have any other better ideas, feel free to share with us.
