Make the most of your kiddie pool

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Make the most of your kiddie pool

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Күн бұрын

In this episode of Sarah's Silver Lining, we'll discover some inexpensive hacks to extend the usage time of your backyard kiddie pool without spending more money on tools or wasting water by dumping it out when it gets dirty too soon. Find things lying around your house to use instead of giving in to more consumerism! A garbage bag to heat up the hose water, a reusable produce bag for a pool skimmer, and a bleach solution to keep it clean.
I didn't mention in the video because I'm still testing it, but I use a piece of craft fabric to soak up the sunscreen/oil. You could also use a new tennis ball!
And yes, I'm 37 years old, with no kids, and I have a kiddie pool. You gotta do what you gotta do to stay sane in Covid-times!
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@naenaebambamsworld3920 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I think this video is soo underrated! It has helped me with every problem I had with our pool. Getting it heated, cleaning it, covering it… whew! You are the best! If you changed the title of this video you may be able to reach a lot more people who needs the same help as I had. Plus the video is cute❤️

@sarahssilverlining 2 жыл бұрын

You are so kind! I have not been keeping up with this account at all and had no idea there were so many views and comments. I'm so glad it's been helpful!

@sherriharper4524 Жыл бұрын

How do you inflate the pool? It did not come with any attachments and the entrance hole is large and there’s three layers. Help!

@SavedByJesus-pi3yu Ай бұрын

I have this same exact pool and had to buy a air pump to fill it with air. The one I got was only $10 at Walgreens in the summer section and it had the correct attachment needed for the wide opening of the air valve. It connects to outlet and only took four minutes to inflate all three air compartments. Super fast and easy. The brand I got was the BESTWAY sidewinder ac air pump 110-120 v and comes with three valve adapters and is often used for air mattresses and blow up pools or pool floats. Just google “air pump to fill blow up pool” and similar cheap ones will come up and are sold at Walmart, Walgreens, homedepot etc

@amado5490 11 ай бұрын

I love how simple not-super-fancy you kept it. It's exactly what I was looking for. I don't wanna go to the shop n stuff so I wanna make do with what I have at home. Loved the chair come trampoline to the right. Great video!Thank you!

@stephaniemcguire Жыл бұрын

I got this idea in my head just yesterday when I saw what looks like your pool at walmart for $30. I even bought me a floaty, too. I can float and try to tan and cool off too!! I haven't got mine up just yet, though. But I got the idea to look on yt to see if any adult was using a kiddy pool to lounge in!! ❤❤❤❤ Thank you for validation!! I'm showing hubby I'm not so silly after all.

@nayadetgonzalez5958 Ай бұрын

O course a lot of adults use kids pool. I'm 45 and I bought a 3 ring inflatable pool and I get in with my 9 year old daughter. We and have fun!!!

@stephaniemcguire Ай бұрын

@@nayadetgonzalez5958 I bought another $30 pool this year and two cheap floaties cuz they don't last long. I accidently left my original pool from last year outside in my gazebo folded up during a freeze and got tears in it. But for $30 it is worth it.

@lostineggsaisle 3 жыл бұрын

I've had the same pool for 3 years and my kid is a year and a half old so don't feel bad. I got a chlorine float, 1 inch clorox chlorine tablets, and test strips for around $12. I haven't had a lot of issues with algae after I started using it.

@shellybelle6781 Ай бұрын

How often do you put tabs in? I have arm and hammer tablets

@LydiaBloomdahl 7 күн бұрын

@@shellybelle6781 Jesus loves you! God bless! 🩵

@pancakesandsyrup7506 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks beautiful I’m about to enjoy my kiddie pool too 🤗🤗🤗

@maryeannkovatch6233 2 жыл бұрын

Your solutions to keeping your inflatable pool clean are great! Cheap and practical... You're a genius!

@joellehosette818 2 ай бұрын

I have the same pool please tell me your ratio of bleach tabs or liquid and amount of borax? I have look for the information else where and i cant find it. Please

@Teachk146 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! My name is Kara, not Greg, haha, that's my hubby. I just bought myself a small pool, like an 8x5. I think your video is super cute and creative. Thank you! You did awesome!! 💚💙

@sarahssilverlining 2 жыл бұрын

Kara, you're so kind! Thanks for commenting, I'm so glad you liked the video! Hope you're enjoying your pool

@kristinaclendenin81 3 ай бұрын

Just got one... how do you clean it and how often do you empty ?

@janekeller222 3 жыл бұрын

This was so cute!!

@josiebuckley2060 3 жыл бұрын

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@klutzy1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah, how much bleach do you put for this size of pool a cup?

@Josicat2000 2 жыл бұрын

I found the information online saying it's a 1/8 cup per 100 gallons, so you need to make the math according to your pool's size.

@aditibole1280 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks i was looking for just tings like this that fits my budget and looks like we can still have so much fun 🤩 thank you

@ameliacraik3392 Жыл бұрын

Been looking on how to keep my blowup pool from getting slimy on bottom searched Google they said put a tennis ball in it and within an hour it wasn't slick anymore ...unbelievable really I'm shocked !! Gonna get more tennis balls !!

@Frankii0616 2 ай бұрын

Are you serious??? This problem is exactly why I got on youtube - slimy pool bottom is gonna cause me to break a leg! I will definitely try this! Thank you!

@kathybeyl3822 3 жыл бұрын

How many 1 in tablets do you use and how often do you add more

@shellybelle6781 Ай бұрын

No answer

@nikkilong563 2 жыл бұрын

I have trouble getting the fine dirt out.

@sarahssilverlining 2 жыл бұрын

I had that problem too tbh. Especially when you scrub it mixes it all up. Maybe someone else will reply with a solution...?

@mindybrown8571 3 жыл бұрын

Cute video and great tips! Will you be using the same pool this summer? What brand is it? I'm looking at different brands for one myself. I also have no kids and I'll 55 in a couple of weeks so birthday present for myself! :)

@sarahssilverlining 2 жыл бұрын

So, I'm only 11 months late with this reply... LOL. I did use it again last summer, but I forgot to put blood meal around the perimeter to keep the darn Toronto Trash Pandas out, so they got their little claws in the side. I was able to patch it, but not perfectly, so there's a really slooooooow leak. Plus, I now have a baby! So I think this year I'll be switching to a really tiny one I can dump out every time I use it.

@mindybrown8571 2 жыл бұрын

@@sarahssilverlining Congrats on the new baby!!! I decided not to get one though after all. But, thanks for replying!

@joem8853 3 жыл бұрын

How much bleach and borax did you put in? I have the same pool.

@jdeast8569 3 жыл бұрын

no borax just chlorine pucks (small in a dispenser). Water stays clean and clear for at least 10 days

@surfimmomarocvlog6318 3 жыл бұрын

Think''s for Charing

@carlasbooks 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know the brand of your pool? I've been looking for one that has good reviews but haven't had much luck. Seems like you've got a good one, though.

@justelleleigh Жыл бұрын

Looks like an Intex pool

@daveforgot127 2 жыл бұрын

How often do you have to change the water out with your method?

@heatherjensen99 Жыл бұрын

What do you mean you don’t garbage bags?

@Iamabarabbas 10 күн бұрын

Who don’t use garbage bags

@gingersnaps6231 2 жыл бұрын

Just add hot water from the sink in the kitchen. Use the biggest pot in your cupboard to fill hot water from the sink and walk it to the pool. Just 10 minute of doing that and you have a warmer pool…. Rocket science

@gingersnaps6231 2 жыл бұрын

Add sea salt for a cheaper and more natural way to keep it clean

@sarahssilverlining 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that works for you! I wanted a solution so I didn't have to heat water and lug it back and forth. Glad you found a solution for yourself

@MinyetteB Жыл бұрын

What size is your pool?

@sherrelllowe8542 3 жыл бұрын

What are the dimensions of your pool? I was needing one that you could put a float in to tan

@richardroy8329 2 жыл бұрын

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@billyrichmond8493 2 жыл бұрын

What size pool?

@brandi5730 2 жыл бұрын

How do I get stuff like loose stuff off the bottom without draining pool ?

@sarahssilverlining 2 жыл бұрын

I use a sponge to wipe up the grime that gets on the bottom and then the skimmer when it gets loose

@kevywilliams3304 2 ай бұрын

So and !???? After the first week … how long did the new water last????

@sarahssilverlining 2 ай бұрын

I wish I could remember, but 4 years and a baby later, I don't recall. I don't think I ever kept it for more than a week at a time because I didn't want to completely destroy my grass, and the raccoons were a nuisance. I haven't blown it up for a couple years because of my toddler. Maybe this will be the year...

@richardroy8329 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I could be in the pool with you mommy I love you ❤

@abbyvanhoose3997 Жыл бұрын

Retangular tan tanning pool portable I have pool ifi

@abbyvanhoose3997 Жыл бұрын

Get sun pool

@ElohiSilverEarthVentures 3 жыл бұрын

What did you put underneath the pool?

@jessicabrooks1517 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what she used but we do three layers underneath ours: tarp, foam tiles and another tarp on top. That way it stays clean and there’s less chance of it getting damaged at the bottom.