Surprising £1 item helps to remove oil from the surface of your paddling pool – you don't have to do any work

The Sun

14-06-2025

THE temperatures are rising and the Sun is shining which means Brits will be digging out their paddling pools from garden shed and garages.
But after washing it and filling it up with water, it can still be unsuitable to play in for kids as oil can collect on the surface.
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However, you don't need to refill your paddling pool every time that happens.
In a cost of living crisis, it could cost you a pretty penny if you are on water meter and pay for the water you use.
Instead of wasting time, money and precious water, you can use a simple and cheap solution that could fix the problem.
The easiest way to get rid of oil is by throwing in a few tennis balls.
Their texture will absorb all of the oil that was left from sunscreen, sweat, cosmetics and sebum.
The best part is it will only cost you £1 to do so, as tennis balls sell for this bargain price in Poundland.
You can even leave some tennis balls in the pool to keep the oil away.
A pack of three tennis balls will set you back a mere £1, and they can even be useful if you have dogs or want to pick up a new hobby.
If you want to keep using the pool this summer, it's important to keep it clean to avoid refilling it.
You can lower costs by buying sterilising fluid or using a filter - which means you don't have to keep filling your pool up.
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Sterilising fluid can be picked up for as little as £4.20 for a litre, from Sainsbury's and will help stop the growth of bacteria and algae.
Or you could get a filter that you place into your pool - when we checked prices online at Amazon, we found the cheapest ones would cost around £13.00
Another Poundland find will transform your garden furniture for only £2 as it instantly lifts mildew stains.
Alternatively, a kitchen ingredient can also be used to scrub up your garden set.