How Do You Treat A Kiddie Pool?
Kiddie pools are set up in backyards all across our country, and little children enjoy hours and hours of splashing and fun times in the water. These pools, although smaller than the larger above ground pools, still require sanitization to protect young bathers from harmful bacteria and parasites. Without a filtering system to screen out contaminants, the job of cleaning rests with parents and guardians. Chemical additions can provide the clean environment that is necessary as long as the dosage is correct. Check pool packaging information regarding the amount of gallons the pool holds. Otherwise, convert all measurements to feet, and multiply length x width x depth x either 5.9 for round or oval shaped pools, or 7.5 for square or rectangular shaped pools. The answer equals the number of gallons, which is a critical number necessary for accurate chemical measuring for this small-size pool. Fill the pool with a garden hose to the correct depth, and perform a water analysis, testing for
