How to Properly Care For Your Pool Floats?

Pool floats are an important item for a fun pool. While swimming in a pool may seem like a fun thing to do, without cool accessories it becomes boring really fast. Especially if you are enjoying the pool during hot summer months, you need an inflatable pool float to lay and enjoy in. These alluring inflatable floats complete your swimming experience and make it ten times more fun.

 

Just like the swimming pool itself, you need to take good care of an inflatable swimming pool float. These items can be as heavy as 25-50 lbs, making them hard to clean and take care of. If you do not clean them regularly, it may become a huge task in the future. Another problem with a dirty inflatable pool animal float is that the germs can transfer to you as well as your family. In order to enjoy these floats to their maximum capacity, you need a great way to clean and store them. This will make sure they work perfectly in the long run.

 

Cleaning inflatable glitter pool floats means making sure that there is no dust or mold in them. It is necessary to clean these large inflatable pool floats properly. Because they are so large in size, cleaning them can be challenging. This article mainly introduces how to properly care for your pool floats.

 

 

Thing You Will Need

2 Cups Household Bleach

1 Gallon Water

Sponge

Soft Bristled Brush

Water Hose

 

 

Steps to Thoroughly Clean the Pool Floats

Mix the two cups of household bleach together with one gallon of water. Bleach can be used to effectively removes germs, mold and mildew from your pool inflatables. All you need to do is to mix 1 tablespoon and 1 gallon of water, then brush it on the inflatable toys or floats and let it sit there for a few minutes. Wipe it down and dry it completely. If you'd rather use something less harsh, try mixing 1/4 cup baking soda with 1 quart water and following the same set of instructions. Doing so will not only remove the slimy film and clean your equipment, but it will also remove strong odors. For toys and floats that are especially dirty, don't even bother mixing baking soda with water. Instead, sprinkle some of the powder onto a damp sponge and wipe the object down briskly.

 

If there are dirt and grime built up, grab your soft-bristled brush and scrub the affected area.

 

After every use, squeeze the water from any foam toys, then rinse everything with a hose. Let the inflatable animal toys dry fully in the sun. You'll want to store the inflatables properly after every use, too. Mold and mildew grow in damp, dark places. When stowing away inflatables, be sure to dry it beforehand and store it away in a mesh bag. This will keep it dry any time it rains or in the morning when the ground is dewy.

 

 

How Often Should You Clean Your Pool Toys and Accessories?

We recommend cleaning foam toys, such as pool noodles, three to four times each swimming season, while inflatable and plastic toys can be treated as necessary. After your toys have been cleaned and hosed down, it is important to let them dry thoroughly before storing them away in an enclosed space. Left-over moisture can cause mold, mildew, and bacteria to grow.

 

Follow these tips and with proper use and care, your inflatable floats should last you for numerous pool seasons.