How to clean an inflatable pool

Taking advantage of an inflatable pool requires, on the one hand, a first fine tuning that includes a deep cleaning and on the other, putting into practice a series of tips to periodic cleanings and maintenance.

If the time has come to take out the pool for that first dip, or you notice that, after days of bathing, it is dirty, this is what you should do:

1. Extend the pool (deflated) so that the bottom is as stretched as possible. Also, try to place the edges, that is, the walls of the pool, towards the outside. Ideally, you should place the pool in a place close to a hose.
2. Fill a basin with water warm and put in it a generous amount of neutral liquid soap.
3. With the hose it gives a first general wet to the inflatable pool and dry ‘above’ simply with a cloth or microfiber cloth. It doesn’t have to be perfect, this step is about removing the most superficial dirt.
4. The time comes for soap the bottom and walls from the pool. Place a non-scratch scouring pad (blue) or a hard, plastic, short-bristled brush (such as those used to wash clothes) into the soapy water and pass it over the entire inflatable pool, with special attention. impact on possible folds where there may be accumulated dirt. We recommend this other article on How to clean the bottom of a pool without a pool cleaner.
5. Finally, apply pressurized water (hose) to thoroughly remove all traces of soap.
6. Wait for the pool to cool down dry in the sun and now you can fill it to enjoy the bath.

To maintain your inflatable pool cleans longer, it is important to remove leaves and insects that may have fallen into the water daily. Regardless of its size, you must have a net with handle to be able to do it easily.

Unless it is a small pool (for babies), you should do minimal maintenance of the water, so as not to have to constantly throw it away.

In medium or large pools it is important control the pH of the water, that should be between 7.4 and 7.6. You have simple kits to check it and specific products to raise or lower it if necessary, thus ensuring that the water stay clean and avoiding possible problems for bathers such as itchy eyes or skin irritations.

Similarly, inflatable (or removable) pools of a certain capacity also require that the water they contain be treated with disinfectant products, such as traditional chlorine or sodium hypochlorite, less aggressive because it only contains 15% chlorine, making it ideal for medium-sized inflatable pools. The objective of these products is prevent the proliferation of fungi, bacteria and algae which would end up spoiling the pool water quickly.

As with pH meters, you also have kits to check chlorine level and add the appropriate product if necessary, always taking into account the volume of water in the pool, which will determine the amount required for disinfection.

Here you can buy a maintenance kit to check the pH and chlorine level.

Most medium and large inflatable pools have some practical accessories that help with proper maintenance. One of the most interesting is the adjustable cover, which allows the inflatable pool to be covered when it is not going to be used for a few days. In this way, the water will be protected from the action of the sun (which favors the appearance of algae) and from the entry of dirt. For larger pools you also have portable filters, even small purifiers that can be of great help.

If you want to protect the pool, you can check the price of the cover here.

Inflatable pools, which the little ones enjoy so much, do not present a major problem because it is very easy to empty them after a day of games and dips, give them soapy water, rinse and leave them ready for the next use. The doubt arises with the medium and large pools. As a general rule, inflatable pools that do not have a purification system must be emptied and cleaned (following the steps that we have indicated). every two – three weeks. Of course, if dirt is detected on the bottom or walls in the form of green or brown stains that indicate the presence of microorganisms (slippery floor), emptying and cleaning It must be done immediately. Here we show you more tricks to clean the pool.

Now that you know how to clean an inflatable pool, all you have to do is have fun. You may be interested in this article about The best games to play in the pool.

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