If the pool water ever appears cloudy or green, that means its due for a cleaning.

For large inflatable pools,chlorine dispenserscan be used to keep the pool cleaner longer.

Start by draining all of the water until the pool is completely empty.

How to clean an inflatable pool

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This method may take longer depending on how much water is in your pool.

Then, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth to lightly scrub the liner with soapy water.

Be careful not to tear the liner by scrubbing it too hard.

Materials needed for cleaning an inflatable pool

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Be sure to use the towel to dry in between cracks.

Create a homemade solution of 1/4 cup of household bleach and 32 oz of water in a spray bottle.

Spray the solution on the pool liner surface.

Draining the inflatable pool before cleaning

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Let sit for about 5 minutes to fully disinfect before rinsing with water from the hose.

Do a few rounds of rinsing to ensure the cleaning solution is completely washed out of the pool.

Then, drain any remaining water in the pool.

Washing the pool liner with soap and water

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Tips to Keep an Inflatable Pool Clean Longer

Swimming Related Illnesses.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Inflatable and Plastic Kiddie Pools.

Rinsing the pool liner with a hose

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Spraying a bleach solution on the pool

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Rinsing and drying the pool again

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Refilling the pool with fresh water

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