A paddling pool for children is a must for nice weather in summer. Depending on the size of the garden, balcony or terrace, there are many different sizes of paddling pools. A smaller, inflatable paddling pool can easily be emptied and refilled every day, but the larger the pool, the more difficult it is to change the water or the water is wasted unnecessarily due to frequent changes.
How can you keep a paddling pool clean throughout the summer?
A paddling pool is actually just a mini version of a swimming pool, so it needs to be maintained in the same way to keep the water clean throughout the summer so that children can swim in it. Dead insects and leaves must be fished from the surface of the water every day using a net or a fine kitchen sieve. Biological matter that decomposes in the water forms bacteria that turn the water green. The children can be involved in this part of water maintenance by giving each of them a small net with the task of picking up and disposing of anything that falls into the water.
The paddling pool should be covered overnight so that less dirt and dust collects in it. The best way to do this is to use a plastic tarpaulin of the right size, fastened with stones so that it does not blow away in the wind.
Treat the water in the paddling pool with chlorine right at the start. Chlorine prevents bacteria from forming and makes the water germ-free. Caution: pay attention to the correct dosage. Liquid chlorine is more suitable for smaller pools than chlorine tablets, as the tablets only dissolve over time and tempt children to play with them.
The bottom of the pool also needs to be cleaned by running a scrubbing brush along the bottom to stir up the dirt deposited there. This can now be largely filtered out with a net. Daily maintenance is important to ensure that the pool lasts for a whole summer. As soon as the water starts to discolour, it should still be replaced. At the end of the summer, the paddling pool should always be removed, as otherwise mould can form under the substrate.
