Small inflatable or plastic kiddie pools and water slides don't have the same protection against germs that a swimming pool, hot tub, or water playground do. That's because it is unsafe to add germ-killing disinfectants, such as chlorine or bromine, to the water in kiddie pools and water slides.
How do you keep water safe in a kiddie pool?
Pick and choose from these proven ways to keep the backyard pool clean.
- Drain and refill the pool. ...
- Cover the kiddie pool when it's not in use. ...
- Skim the pool every day. ...
- Vacuum the bottom of the pool. ...
- Soak up the sunscreen and bodily oils. ...
- Use chemicals formulated for small pools.
How long is water safe in a kiddie pool?
For most inflatable pools or plastic kiddie pools following my guidelines above, the water should still be changed every two weeks. If you are not adding chlorine to kill bacteria, the pool should be drained every other day. Stagnant water without chlorine, can become unhealthy water in just 24-48 hours.
