Taking care of your kiddie pool
Summer is on the way which means many hours of outdoor fun and splashes in the pool. Adults and kids alike love spending summer in the cool water of your swimming pool.
Although kiddie pools are smaller and you think they need less care, it is in fact not the case. To protect your swimming pool and your children you need be take special care, which unfortunately excludes your regular pool salt water chlorinator or even a Kreepy Krauly.
With your precious children spending a lot of time in kiddie pools, you need extra special care starting from pool filters and finishing with swimming pool pumps. You will need to pay extra attention to sanitary conditions of your pool and the personal hygiene of kids, therefore choosing the right chemicals is crucial.
Chlorine tablets:
The standard sanitizer for kiddie pools is usually chlorine tablets since zodiac pool cleaner or barracuda pool cleaners will most likely be too big for your kiddie pool. The tablets are available in your local pools store, in most department stores and gardening shops. Use chlorine tablets at night after you’ve finished using the pool for the day. This will give the tablet enough time to spread throughout the water. Always follow the instructions on the pack to make sure you are applying the sanitizer properly. Your swimming pool and children’s health depends on it.
Bromine alternative:
You could use bromine instead, which is an alternative to chlorine. It is easier on people’s skin and lungs. However, remember bromine chemicals take longer to dissolve. If it is not the best option for you, many pool stores would recommend you to place a bromine tablet in a pool floater so you can sustain the same level of it in the water all the time. Salt water chlorinators are probably not the best options for your little children’s swimming pool.
Additionally:
To keep your kiddie pool safe, you need to change water at least every 48 hours. Although kiddie pools are smaller and it seems to be easier to maintain them, children often urinate in the pool.
You need to monitor your kiddie pool all the time, supervising children when they are around it. While you are watching your children ensuring their safety, you can keep an eye on your kiddie pool making sure it’s clean and safe, and take action if otherwise.
