Ultimate 65p Tesco buy will keep your paddling pool crystal clear all summer – & you probably already have it
A PADDLING pool owner has revealed a simple 65p trick she uses to keep her water crystal clear all summer long.
With temperatures set to reach up to 29 degrees today, and the Met Office predicting a scorching summer, many Brits are likely digging the paddling pools out of the garden shed in a bid to keep cool.
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However, after a long winter of neglect, you may have realised that your pool is covered in algae.
Your first thought might be to blast your paddling pool with a pressure washer, but these can be incredibly pricey, and end up wasting water.
Instead one pool fan shared the budget friendly hack they use to scrub theirs clean.
Sharing a the purse-friendly tip on their TikTok channel, Dub said: "Here's one household item that keeps your pool clean."
In a video, Dub holds up a box of bicarbonate of soda and pours it into her swimming pool.
She then uses a brush to scrub the sides of her pool and get it sparkling.
Backing up this hack, Millennium Pool revealed that if you add water to the bicarbonate of soda, and make it in to a paste, you can use it to scrub algae off the side of your paddling pool.
The pool company added that bicarbonate of soda also helps to make your pool water crystal clear.
This is because it increases the PH level of the water.
Alicia Johnson , The founder of Cleaning Green LLC, explained: "Adding baking soda to your pool will raise both the pH and alkaline level, which will help increase the pool's clarity and improve stability".
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The expert revealed that you should use 680 grams of bicarbonate of soda for every 10,000 gallons of water.
Bicarbonate of soda is extremely cheap, and you can pick it up for just 65p from Tesco.
Dub's (@dub.does.it.all) hack has likely left many impressed, as it has racked up over 93,000 views on the video sharing platform.
TikTok users raced to the video's comments section to share their thoughts on the hack.
How to keep cool in hot weather
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks. Here are three ways to keep cool according to the NHS...
Keep out of the heat if you can.
If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter.
Cool yourself down.
Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes.
Keep your living space cool.
Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep.
One person said: "I buy it in bulk at Costco! Works great!"
A second person said: "I use two chlorine tabs and two baking soda tabs to keep mine clear and blue."
A third person said: "I want to jump in."
Mum Danielle previously suggested that Pink Stuff can be a great budget friendly hack for cleaning your paddling pool.
She said: "When getting the paddling pool out of storage it can be dusty and covered in mud.
"I suggest using the Pink Stuff and bleach and giving it a good scrub with a brush and microfibre cloth.
"I then rinse it thoroughly with the hosepipe and get an old towel to dry it out then leave it to dry in the sun upside down before filling."
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